In more established markets like Austin or Omaha.. from what I’ve heard in Bloomberg, guests value transparency as much as good rates.

In your opinion, what is the most effective way to establish an LLC? 

Hopefully, 2025 will reward us all who have stayed in the game. 

Many companies have left the state entirely.Insurance is a simple math game. 

If your game plan is to pay it off with prepaying all your money you absolutely need a HELOC however don't need to use.

It's one of the best hacks in the game.

When it comes to a lifestyle property, it's another ball game and all the comments you wrote make total sense, especially for people who like similar things in life.

For that time frame it would not make sense to turn it into a STR as there won't be enough time to establish a history to attract good vacationers.

Other than that its just a numbers game....every X offers gets you Y contracts....go find the numbers.

I’ve been in the real estate game for over two decades, and I’ve had my fair share of experiences with PM companies... some stellar, others not so much.Here’s what I’d suggest:Start Local: In OC, there’s a lot of value in picking a PM company that knows the ins and outs of the area.