While I agree that the purchase is an important part of the process, if you buy based on price and not on the STR aspect of the deal, it could fail.You might get the best damn deal on a property in an area that makes a terrible STR thus it isn't a deal at all.

Best of luck!

Many of our competitors would have walked away, leaving us with the upper hand.If you have the right mindset and the right resources, properties that others shy away from can become some of your best deals.Have you ever dealt with a property that took months to resolve?

It’s all about what will draw guests in and make them choose your listing over others.2️⃣ Standout Amenities: Rentals that offer something extra, like a hot tub, game room, or eye-catching design, often attract more bookings and higher rates.

I have found the best way to get attention is to go the press and be very loud about the lazy or indifferent system. 

Design matters in today's investing world, and it's so important to get that design right on your projects.This is just one example of how bold designs are not always what's best for your flips!

Be mindful of short-term capital gains tax, as profits from flips held for less than a year are taxed as ordinary income, and frequent flipping may result in self-employment taxes.While profits from flips do not qualify for 1031 exchanges (since flips are considered inventory, not investment properties), you can minimize your tax burden by deducting allowable expenses like renovation costs, loan interest, and holding expenses.If you're considering diversifying into rentals, explore opportunities to benefit from long-term tax advantages such as depreciation and lower long-term capital gains rates.

Doing so also helps create some level of USP to a sea of growing inventory across platforms like Airbnb.With their introduction to paid advertising it’s going to be interesting to see how their algorithms change from a ratings perspective. 

Best of luck. 

Many of them might be skilled folks but they are not always the best estimator and business person.