Low down payment (3.5%) is attractive, but comes with mortgage insurance and might not offer the best rates.

COVID created a chaotic spike in both the sale & rental markets, attracting even more new real estate investors.

Open floor plans are highly attractive to many buyers, especially in the mid-to-high-end markets.7.

What’s the best way to attract investors who understand the vision of a multi-decade endeavor like this?

Booking is a pain in the ***, especially compared to Air/VRBO.That being said, I love Booking because it attracts completely different clientele bases, we generate a much higher ADR (which helps offset some of the policy issues) and the positives outweigh the negatives for me. 

You have to attract interested parties that are willing to sell you their property cheaply because they need to vacate ownership for one reason or another.

The lower your price, the worst guests you attract, both in reviewing you and in doing damage to your furnishings. 

aim for a good house, not a cheap house as it will attract lower quality tenants and cost you more in the long run.

Here’s a comparison:Income reliability and net cash flow: In Las Vegas, a fourplex in reasonable condition costs about the same as two single-family homes, but they attract very different tenants.

The older you get the less attractive appreciation is unless the goal is to leave some kind of legacy.