Since Airbnb remits at the state level when I see high numbers (or low) of what I am remitting for other OTAs/direct I then drill down to make sure listings are optimized on all channels.

Even when an LLC is owned by another company, DealMachine can find you the owner going as many as 5 levels of ownership deep.I am the owner of DealMachine... lmk if there's anything I can do to help 

He does not state what his experience level is, but I have a feeling that this deal would have taken a beginner about 12 months to complete. 

No one's perfect and honest mistakes happen and a PMC often needs guidance as to what level an owners wants to maintain their property.Wasn't trying to solicit your business,so I'll respond via DM about the rest of your questions:)

I’ve been on a journey for about eight years now, moving from a negative net worth to a modest level of wealth, with goals to keep growing indefinitely.

And the reason why your "tale of two halves" will play out as you described.Demand:  This has actually been high almost all along, but rent growth hasn't materialized in response due to high levels of new supply. 

What's the activity level been like?

Birmingham’s market is diverse, with various areas offering different levels of potential and risk, so getting boots on the ground can be one of the best investments you make in terms of time and money.I’d be happy to connect and share more about what I’ve learned from my experience managing properties in this market. 

I’m certainly newer in the capital raising space and I’ve found quite a wide range of experience levels throughout the group.

It is standard practice and component level depreciation is encouraged by the IRS.Though it is very important to track you time as you go along.