Very few Austin postings compared to DFW area.

Things like your ADR, photo quality, current ratings, the number of reviews compared to your rating, and, of course, listing optimization (SEO).

If you sold it, what would you do with the money and how does the return compare to what you get now (factoring in the amount of work/stress with each option)?

Compare these with potential financing alternatives, like a DSCR loan or other commercial products.Exit Strategy: What’s your long-term plan—hold for cash flow, refinance, or sell?

I just do not want to take this possibility off the table if it could help us really get moving in terms of number of doors we have rented out (a 2/3/4 door rental is an exponential increase in our cash flow, compared to the single family home we are planning to buy first). 

They're reputable but I'd be happy to draw up a quote for you to compare side by side.  

Think about where this country was 200 years ago and compare it to now.

It earns a great rate of return compared to a bank account and is fairly liquid.

Keep in mind, I’m based in the Binghamton, NY area, which is more of a cash flow market with slower appreciation compared to other areas.

If you come to me and say you super handy ready to take on a major renovation my answer will be different compared to if you come to me saying you need turnkey and 30 minute commute to NYC.