I have done extensive research in the risks, how to structure such deals to mitigate those risks as effectively as possible, and legal considerations of each strategy. 

POHs inherently contribute to elevated expense ratios due to their operational demands, and this effect is magnified when the number of homes is limited, as fixed costs are distributed across fewer units.

Which would be more effective for pitching my Airbnb arbitrage business?

A colleague of mine has bought two properties owner-occupied back to back in Arlington (with a 5% rate and a 7% rate) doing basement conversions and renting rooms, lowering his effective monthly payment on each property to sub 2K each time.

Private lending, if done effectively could give a beginner the contacts, experience and market insight to be ready for the right value add buy and hold.

As someone who’s just getting started, I’m focusing on connecting with the right people and learning how to present opportunities effectively.

For instance, one investor I worked with used it to jump from a duplex to a 4-unit building in Phoenix, effectively doubling their rental income as well as the forecasted appreciation rate on their new property.

By exploring options for cost-effective utility usage, such as installing low-flow fixtures and implementing irrigation systems, we can significantly save on water expenses.To keep things running like a well-oiled machine, you’ve got to have a rock-solid asset management plan.

I’m about to be 29 and I’m hoping this really takes effect in my life in my 40’s.

We've also postponed any new capital raising activities since deploying new subscriber capital into distressed assets that we cannot resolve quickly does not make sense.This virus has definitely forced distressed-debt managers to become more creative and patient in a market that they cannot effectively control.