Quote from @Ganiyu Sodiq: Hi everyone 👋I’ve noticed something interesting while helping Airbnb and short-term rental hosts improve their listings.Many hosts are getting views — but not enough bookings.From experience, here are a few reasons why that happens (and how to fix it):1️⃣ Weak first impression – Guests decide in 3 seconds whether to click “Book.”

Arizona has good appreciation potential but is getting a bit tighter on cash flow, while Wisconsin still offers affordability if you stay local and know the neighborhoods well.When you’re comparing markets, I’d focus on these key metrics:Rent-to-price ratio (aim for 0.8–1% or higher)Job and population growth trendsLandlord regulations and property taxesDiversity of industries (to avoid dependence on one employer/sector)Also, look into markets where you’d actually want to live or visit frequently, especially for your first few deals, it makes managing and learning much easier.

Action: confirm it’s income‑producing, not your residence; verify real property status in your state and with your lender/insurer; have a cost‑seg pro model the deduction vs. your passive loss limits; and pressure‑test cash flow so the tax play isn’t carrying a weak asset.

What I mean by that is the potential x-factors, they bring potential for BIG swings.

A thin veneer of “lower payments” that doesn’t address the core problem: sky-high purchase prices and weak equity build-up. 

If the only multis that “pencil” are in weak pockets or nonconforming, pivot to a live‑in flip or turnkey‑plus SFH in a C/B block and build equity safely.

It’s basically “let’s name everyone and see what sticks.”Right now, the best thing you can do is exactly what you’re already doing:• let your attorney handle communication• wait for your homeowners/umbrella carrier to respond (they may cover defense even if the claim is weak)• don’t admit fault in writingKatie, I really hope this helps you a bit, I sent you a DM on BP... it's one of the reasons I do this, I hope you can assist. 

...let me explain...Obviously, mentors are people--which means they come with all sorts of biases, strengths, weaknesses, blind spots, priorities, etc., etc.

The numbers are promising, but don’t bank on the top appraisal.If the ARV lands anywhere close to $550K–$700K, that’s serious equity potential.

-Monetary Policy: Fed expected to continue short-term rate cuts into 2026 to address labor weakness and sticky inflation; however, long-term rates remain high due to fiscal pressures, with rising 10-year Treasury yields a key risk for multifamily cap rates and valuations.