I realize that there are variables from market to market and property to property that could make VRBO more effective for a given property, but my understanding is that in general Airbnb bookings get out to such a dominant start in regard to percentage of the bookings, that VRBO and other lesser OTAs have trouble catching up.

Let me know if you’d like to connect over a call or coffee and I can share my experiences or answer any of the many questions you have as you get started!

It also has a dashboard where you can see how far along you are with meeting the 750 hours requirement with at least 500 hours in material participation and 250 hours in general participation.

Question• Has anyone formed an llc to start and fund their 1st real estate purchase using a SBA loan?

Start by educating yourself with foundational books like The Millionaire Real Estate Investor and practicing deal analysis using tools like BiggerPockets calculators.

Yes you partner with them on the individual deal but you get the reps in to become better at watching a deal from start to finish. 

Are you able to start investing in your hometown instead?

Many successful investors started small, such as with house hacking or buying affordable properties to rent out.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

Plumbers typically charge $45–$200 per hour.