We position ourselves in the middle, offering a high-touch, small-business experience with Superhost status.

In a highly competitive tourist market like New Orleans, I update my photos weekly. 

BTW there is a free trial and the Starter monthly plan is $119.It also allows you to search through consumer information such as property owner "credit worthiness," Credit card usage, buying power, age, language, family members in the house, and many other fields that are above and beyond property characteristics, which is unique.

Buying in a high COLA with loss protection is a no-brainer in my book, but only if you expect to relo again.

Make sure you are highly dedicated and motivated to take action.

While I’ve considered cash-out refinancing or HELOCs, the high rates make these options less appealing.I’m debating between using cash to acquire more SFRs or diversifying into mixed-use retail properties.

There is always risk, and these are highly risky and regulated techniques.

Quote from @Stuart Udis: @Robert Ellis Location Location Location...There is limited land supply in markets with high demand and high barriers of entry.

Traditional deals often don’t excite investors—offering $200/month in cash flow isn’t very compelling.But with co-living, you can offer 5X the returns, making it much easier to secure funding.Now, instead of asking an investor to put up a 20% down payment for $200/month cash flow, you can pitch them a 5% down investment yielding $1,000+/month—a much more attractive deal.Why Co-Living is the FutureCo-living isn’t just another strategy—it’s a high-demand, high-cash-flow, lower-risk investment model that aligns with today’s rental market trends.

I highly recommend the book real estate by the numbers.