Harsher outputs forcing stronger inputs and cuts in Q1/Q2.I could see a total of .5bps hit by EOY 2024, then a flush of a bad Q4 data/earnings come out and Jan we're forced to move .5-.75bps getting us to sub 4 and another cutin March forcing us under 3.5/3.75 and mortgage rates hovering 1.5-1.75 over.

After multiple quotes, some great advice here, and an engineer inspection, we decided to repair the foundation with an external pier system.

I would like to bring in more external investors in the future to fuel growth and form strong partnerships. 

Putting a property into an LLC before placing it in a trust is generally recommended because an LLC provides a stronger layer of asset protection against creditors and lawsuits compared to a trust alone, effectively isolating the property from personal liabilities while still allowing for estate planning benefits through the trust structure; essentially, the LLC acts as a shield to protect the asset within the trust from external claims.Consider getting professional advice on how to structure your assets to shield and protect the asset(s).

I have spoken to my neighbours but they do not know who the HOA board members are ( it is a large complex with 100 + townhouses).It is very strange but it has not proved to be a problem in the past as the management company deal with the properties externally ( eg painting ) and the common parts and have always done so competently and individual oners deal with the inside of the properties.They are now proceeding with the painting without doing anything about the termites.

If nothing else that is a strong reason for us to always seek external leverage. 3) Time - things can really drag out with the planning process!

There are two types of appreciation to consider:1.Market Appreciation: Rising property values driven by external factors like economic growth, demand, or market conditions.

They said that they have access to external direct booking website and they charge higher commission rates if guests book direct vs VRBO platform. 

It would involve putting an external staircase on the side of the house and making the second bathroom into a full bath.

I successfully run 1 STR and have a 2nd that an inherited PM handles.I have Vrbo and Airbnb they will sync with each other with no external software.I set pricing easily by using the built in tools that Vrbo provides.Automated messages are built into both platforms.Vrbo keeps my calendar slammed, but I take direct bookings as needed, simple to do.I have no additional 3rd party fees to very sucessfuly run and manage my property needing only a a few minutes per week.