As I found out later, that couldn’t even come close to what was needed, and Chris knew it.The next two weeks consisted of frenetic work by the second contractor and his crew of three.

Solution: Use metrics that are consistent between your annual goals and quarterly milestones.

It is two mobile home parks consisting of about 24 units.

I understand that appreciation certainly helps an individual build equity, but I also am attracted to consistent cash-flow with a steady (albeit possibly slower) appreciation growth. 

Knowing the seller consisted of family members who inherited the property this year and had never actually seen it I offered $56k the same day it hit the market, cash, and close in 2 weeks.

And for an OOS, I always advise to keep things simple at start, don't get greedy, go for quality and consistency, then work on maximizing monetization later. 

Usually 25-30 people come consistently.

While I’m proud to be in the top 5% rated hosts in my area (for my, I’m determined to maintain a consistent presence on the front page of Airbnb.

I don't number my properties (I don't own anything anymore I don't want to keep) but I do keep tabs on my net profit independent of income taxes on each unit because if a unit starts to slip I need to know if it can be salvaged (have I been consistent with rent increases?

A strong partnership benefits both parties.Happy vendors are more likely to prioritize your jobs and provide high-quality service, benefiting both tenants and owners.Balancing Stakeholder NeedsBalancing these relationships requires a strategic approach:1.Standardized Processes: Implement systems that ensure consistency and efficiency in addressing maintenance requests, approvals, and payments.2.Transparency: Use technology, like owner and tenant portals, to provide real-time updates and visibility into ongoing issues.3.Regular Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with all stakeholders.