The end result of this is going to be no change in price for those who forgo an agent, and an increase for those that use one.  

Since condotels are already rented on shorter timeframes, you will have to provide an incentive for the property owner to forgo a portion of revenue and/or increase booking rates (nightly price/occupancy rates) in order to make money.

So, early on, right after college he decided to forgo the usual “management trainee” route and go right to where he could make a lot of money fast - commissioned sales.

If the parties are willing to forgo title insurance and forgo financing, the exchange of cash for deed and recording of such can be done without third party.  

If the Tenant shuts down their accounts, Obligo still pays the Landlord and takes responsibility for going after the Tenant to recover the funds.How does it work?

I also am going to forgo the property management and do this from out of state and see how it is.

Of course I bought them brand new so that mitigates repairs and of course the reason I bought them was for GO ZONE tax benefits..

Another benefit worth mentioning for going north into Snohomish County is the potential for light rail.  

You can get a second one for the property you wish to STR.There is a two-guest per bedroom limit, but there's no possible way they're going to bust you for going over it.All in all, the regulation is great if you live in the city because it effectively blocks outsiders.

The refi allows you to take out equity now while forgoing future cash flows until the debt is retired.