Hello.  Would hiring someone through up work be a good strategy to cold call on prospects for giving me an opportunity to CoHost their STR?

@D Kirk, I am all for saving money when you can get comparable quality work done for cheaper.  

There is a lot of loopholes, tips and tricks to take advantage of so just keep having conversations with seasoned investors, Realtors, Bankers, GC's.

Still need to clean it with regular household cleaning supplies, keep the dehumidifier running, and try to increase some air flow if possible. 

I’d love any advice or tips for a beginner.

But the question is whether one can actually achieve the proforma cash flow on older properties with a less economically stable tenant base.Based on your picture, you appears fairly young.My advice is buy properties in quality locations think long term 10 to 15 years - slowly and safely build your portfolio - equity and cash flow will increase over time and in 10 to 15 years you may become financially free.People talk cash flow is king but one can NOT generate financial freedom cash flow with $250,000 or $500,000 invested (equity).Even at a 10% cash on cash return, one needs $1.2M invested to generate $120K a year $10K a month.You want property to be self supporting so it needs to cash flow but once that is reached the focus in my opinion should equity growth which increases net worth.

Also crawlspace air also not that good quality if air leaks through those loose ducts.

Let’s swap tips for maximizing ROI in 2024!

I wish I could take you out for a coffee/margarita and talk about your journey and pick up some tips but that may be a bit of a drive for either of us.

Seriously, they are a lower-quality renter that poses a higher risk.