It’s always good to shop around or even negotiate a flat fee if you plan on doing multiple deals. 

Drew, I'm curious: were you able to successfully house hack? 

Lastly, we all must remember we are close to 20 million visitors to the area (13M to GSMNP) every year and most owners just need 60 to 80 families to stay at their STR to have a successful year.  .  

So, good for you on that, I think that's the best path to success in a field that is generally frowned upon.

I am a fan of the cosmetic repair buy and hold How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Normally, they negotiate with the company and advise you on the loss. 

Hey Diego, I started wholesaling a long time ago by doing direct mail marketing and had decent success doing that.

I am a fan of the cosmetic repair buy and hold How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

@Joe BellevilleTo build a successful multifamily property portfolio in Grand Rapids, set criteria for property type, location, and budget, build a team, analyze deals using the 1% rule, leverage house hacking, leverage local knowledge, prepare for tenant management, network, and focus on long-term goals.

I have had some very successful rentals that I bought in the financial crisis, and they were NOT kicking off 40% annualized returns.