Like mentioned it's also beneficial to keep up to date with what's happening in the area your STR is located, and make sure the decision makers are aware of hosts and what they bring to the community.

In my experience, allowing these professionals to guide you can be highly beneficial, as they are likely to recommend properties they would be comfortable managing.

People say don't do it but if you do it right, it can be very beneficial.

Although the study may increase the gain, the gain may be taxed at a much lower rate making it a beneficial investment.If a property is purchased with the intention to flip or own for a short period of time (less than 3 years), a cost segregation study may not be significant.SHOULD I GET A COST SEGREGATION STUDY BEFORE OR AFTER REHABBING MY PROPERTY?

What was the outcome?

Also the agreement was more beneficial to them than to me. 

The deal went pretty smoothly What was the outcome?

What was the outcome?

That will have a much larger impact on your outcome versus the debt product. 

However, if friends/family/community members can get them there, that’s going to give them the best possible financial outcome in a horrible situation.