In fact, i use it on every booking, not just direct, as I have heard too many stories of Airbnb not paying for damages or not paying enough.

I've read so many horror stories on this forum about terrible PMs. 

You don’t have to deal with the repair calls or the sob stories. 

Long story short, all this means a net negative cashflow. 

Long story short, as others have advised, attend local REI meet-ups to connect with your team, vet them, and begin your process.

Since downtown development land goes for $30 million/acre, $100k imposed by the progressive city government for a 40 story building permit is a minor annoyance.

A tenant complaining online might indicate that the property manager handled them appropriately, so be sure to ask the manager for their side of the story.7.

I’ve seen countless stories of families choosing between groceries and rent, or parents juggling eviction notices while trying to shield their children from the stress.

SFR houses will only appraise based on comps.So unless someone was paying cash you can't get more than they appraise for.The camp ground is a different story.

This planning phase at the beginning does not seem to be emphasized enough.As I read other people's investment stories and talk with other real estate investors, I have noticed that some seem to have unrealistic expectations about real estate investing.