It sounds like you’ve got a solid strategy and a clear focus on building your portfolio with multiunit properties, house hacking, and BRRRR.

We’ve found a great option for us in Tennessee with a cabin (currently used as a str) and a mobile home.

They failed to rent a unit in a great location/condition and a hot market for 4 months, and the rehab expense reports don't line up with the estimates they provided.

I'm an Asheville STR owner and a broker on the Cashiers/Highlands Plateau.

I do / done many rent to own (contract for deed) and a few seller finananced deals where I keep the note.Why not in parallel use a flat fee listing on MLS too?   

I think this is a calculation a lot of homeowners are making right now--especially if they have a low interest mortgage, equity, and their house will cashflow as a rental.The choice is a personal one of course, but I think your future self will thank you if you pull out some equity from your existing home with a HELOC for the downpayment on the next house and a cushion renting your current home, use a property manager as you have other things to do, and buy the next house and do the same thing again.

Which essentially puts some standards in place and a good guideline for handling all things in the company. ie. company mission, telephone standards, tenant screening process, etc. 

So far besides a few books and a burning desire I am a complete novice to this.

If so, no need for the red carpet or engagement photos, just focus on what they really care about: a great property, immaculately clean, and a seamless guest experience.It feels like you’re trying to cater to anyone and everyone, which can dilute your overall appeal.As for the garage games, many guests might actually prefer parking in the garage.

Spear's comments about required capital improvements as they relate to rent increases and a captive audience/ trailer trash mentality.