It would be tough to rely solely on our own funding.

i understand a true duplex might be a lot more expensive, but i think it's at least worth continuing to research and keeping an eye on.and sticking to my original point, OOS can be tough. 

Quote from @Account Closed: I would say.. can you save the tub and re-glaze and redo the tile on the wall can save you $1,000 or more just on materials and labor..

You’ll come out stronger, and this tough experience will only sharpen your skills as a landlord.Cheers,Rene I completely understand your frustration—situations like these can be incredibly challenging, both financially and emotionally.

However, for building materials, we get 99% of them from the four mentioned!

In terms of the upcoming zoom meetings- asking tough questions is difficult.

Price out as much as you can in terms of materials and estimates.

Local market knowledge is absolutely critical, and it helps to work with someone who really understands the landscape and its nuances.As others have mentioned, it’s a broad question that’s tough to answer succinctly, but I hope this provides some clarity!

We have over 10,000 nightly stays per year so its hundreds of guests at any given time and yes we have PMS and automation systems in place as well as a VA but even with all that being a host is tough.

There's some excellent relevant & recent material from very high quality individuals on this forum.