As time goes on, if you talk to enough people, you will understand who has valid perspectives.

Some folks want a seat at the table and real control, while others prefer to be passive.. letting the sponsor do the heavy lifting.From what I read in The Economist, some markets (like Phoenix) are experiencing fresh pockets of growth in multifamily, so it’s definitely worth exploring if you’re eyeing future expansion.

Here is a link if you would like to have a listen. https://www.tardus.com/income-...Your perspective keeps coming from an accumulation or arbitrage perspective assuming someone uses leverage to invest in a note and waits the entirety of the term of the note to do anything else.

For 10 years, every arriving party in my STR finds 1) a fresh bowl of fruit, 2) a local city magazine and a weekly periodical and 3) 2 bottles of wine (1 white, 1 red, 1st bottle is complimentary, envelope to pay for 2nd bottle).No great expense, but "wows" the guests every time. 

From a peer to peer (not an LP) perspective I think he's pretty darn awesome!

I am admittedly a newb in the process of getting all of this set up for my first rental (so correct me if I'm wrong) as well but I have some IL-specific perspective to offer: From what I have read, as of 1 Jan 2024 in IL, landlords cannot exclusively accept EFT payment of rents (includes Venmo, Zelle, etc.) for leases starting on or after that date.

The fee structure is so brutal on the client side it makes a lot of sense from the client perspective and you can take advantage of some free marketing. 

@Harrison Jones  One of the major flaws in your perspective is that it is focused on cheap rent (driving rents down) not affordable housing.

But from an investment diversity perspective, Its never a bad idea to diversify."

I am trying to learn and hear from other people with different perspectives for sure!