This would be a concern for the existing property and any other turn key you may find for STR. 

The property's appeal increased dramatically, attracting numerous potential buyers.

Our concern is how can we be sure of the rate that is seen on the statement is the rate it was rented out too, when we don’t get to see the actual booking?

.❌ You think using emojis means I copied this from somewhere—I’m just a millennial who likes to keep things engaging.BUUUT if you’re an investor who wants to attract high-paying guests, increase your nightly rate, and create a rental that markets itself, keep reading.A question I get A LOT is: “How can I market my vacation rental?” 

In several markets I follow there has been a HUGE increase in taxes year over year for the past several years.

The use of the accelerated depreciation strategy helps real estate investors to reduce the tax liability immediately which therefore increases their bottom line due to the offsetting of income.

I recommend you do this annually to adjust for utility increases and other variables.

With high home prices, rising mortgage rates, and intense market competition, securing a property has become increasingly difficult.A recent survey found that over 60% of real estate agents reported instances where Gen Z buyers lost out on homes due to delayed decision-making, missed appointments, or hesitation in making offers.

Here’s what could be going on:✔ Legitimate Concern – Some tenants worry that HR inquiries might raise red flags with their employer, especially if they’re still in a probationary period.⚠ Fabricated Offer Letter or Pay Stubs – Unfortunately, fake employment documents are common, and verification through HR is one of the best ways to confirm legitimacy.⚠ Unstable Employment – They may have lost the job or never actually started, making verification impossible.⚠ Other Issues – They could be hiding something (evictions, unpaid rent history, or other financial instability).What You Can Do:✔ Ask for the official employment verification letter – Many HR departments provide standard verification letters upon request.✔ Verify pay stubs – Cross-check them with bank statements to confirm deposits match.✔ Call the employer directly – If HR is off-limits, ask for a manager’s contact instead.✔ Stick to a Consistent Screening Process – Fair Housing laws require uniform screening criteria, so making an exception for one applicant could lead to discrimination claims.

Second, I expressed concern over the appraisal rental analysis not being high enough and was told, "We are at a 1.22% DSCR ratio so we are good.”That was on Dec. 5.