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(Of course, there is a factor that higher rating will increase my booking but that is not just coming from adding one or two amenities) Besides item 5 and 6, I am not sure how much other items will attract more guests to my business.

This is their full time job and they collect a fee but are still able to pass along strong deals to end buyers.

HostGPO charges you a fixed monthly membership fee.

Can easily get a 20% referral fee just for sourcing and handing off that lead.

Quote from @Patrick M Nichols: Cogo is a total scam... lots of fees on the front end.

The northland MAREI meeting and the main monthly meeting at MAREI have a minimal fee, or for $99 a year you can attend all of them for no extra charge - northland is in person, the main meeting is still online, both are great ways to connect and learn. 

I know broker fees are $500 so $12,500 in commission?

Also, factor in potential interest rate changes if the HELOC isn’t fixed.

The cash on cash number is what I liked about it and I think the Capex will not be a big factor because of the Tenants already are there and have been there and want to stay for long term so vacancy was set lower.