And for those thinking about jumping into hosting in 2025, with Airbnb's stock jumping 14% pre-market, is this the signal you've been waiting for, or does all this platform tinkering make you nervous?

If you know you want to invest in Real Estate, don't listen to those who advise you to invest in stocks.

We call the 5-8 units the "dead zone", mainly because most commercial lenders won't lift a finger if the loan is under $1mil.

If you're dead set on that path then I would recommend getting a google meet with the person and give them as many advantages they have to using you as opposed to a property manager ex: guaranteed rent, more exposure, and less fees (use chat GPT to get a good list).I would emphasize the fact that it is much easier to get rent, and there is less risk to them in the sense of cash flow.

The 25k would do fine in a stock index that suits your risk tolerance.

Dividend stocks can do this.

- The Setup for Spring Season- My Skeptical TakeThe Weekly 3: News, Data and Education to Keep You Informed- Warnings flashing of ‘froth’ in crypto and stocks as S&P 500 valuation surpasses 2000 levels (BofA/Yahoo).- China is issuing record debt to stave off recession, while the US bull market continues (Wallerstein).- Texas vs California Home Construction.

Stocks have their place in your asset portfolio but the available tax deductions are much more limited.  

If it’s dead weight, it goes."

This occurs with mortgage financing, margin trading in stocks and other forms of leverage.