Need to be sure you include the "unknown budget" and never take the optimistic approach as it is better to have money left at the end than writing more and more checks that were unplanned for.Again, if you can walk through an actual property and compare notes with someone that does it in your area (key factor), you will be way ahead of what a generic book can give you.

@Elan Adler do it as a token of appreciation and a pay ahead for other folks that search  BP agents and realize this.The decision to pursue this property isn't terrible, but I think it's for different reasons.

But choosing a head not to be on one or two may turn out to be the one that gives you activity

What is the true marketing channel Whether it’s direct mail, cold calling, networking, or something else, I’d love to hear what’s been working in your market and how you’re staying ahead of the competition.

Just a heads up, your rate will spike going from 75% to 80% and you'll need at LEAST a 1:1 ratio.

One bit of advice where you can be ahead of the curve is to write down your screening criteria for possible tenants and commit to following it.

If it sucks for you, you can sell and be further ahead than you already are today.

I now inform all prospective buyers ahead of time that I will send my painter in as a 1 time courtesy once they complete their move-in to touch up hallways.

I have definitely built equity through forced appreciation and am way ahead on this “investment.”  

I was just a guest at an Airbnb that was not 5-star, so I provided very detailed feedback privately and a heads up that I would not be giving 5 stars.