So It’s the NOI that needs to be increased or enhanced because NOI is what investors are out there to purchase.

Consider your personal goals, risk tolerance, and time commitment when choosing a passive income stream, and remember to educate yourself, diversify your portfolio, build a strong team, and be patient.As I experienced, and while risky, building up passive income streams can be exceptionally rewarding in the long run allowing you to enhance your lifestyle and provide you with financial freedom and flexibility.

My thing is Airbnb really does not charge the "security" deposit like vrbo does.

The other myth I have been told is don't buy duplexes buy SFH they appreciate better.  

Take consistent action and track your progress - i.e. journaling, accountability partners, CRM (or other software to track activity), coaches, mentors, etc.Book suggestions:Related to your finances and concerns: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki; Any Economics books by Milton Friedman, Thomas Sowell and/or Adam SmithRelated to business: The E-myth by Michael Gerber; The One Thing by Gary Keller; jab, jab, jab, right hookRelated to establishing and maintaining habits necessary on any entrepreneurial journey: Atomic Habits; The 7 habits of highly effective people; The slight edge; Related to RE investing: Any book in the BP Bookstore! 

I understand that is wasteful from a 'bottom-line' point of view, but it makes it so much easier to deal with the travel when I have my things on hand.Instead of throwing away money on rent, I was thinking about buying a property I could use when visiting, and rent out when I'm not there.I know STR in Los Angeles is very difficult to pull off.

We know things can go wrong, but it’s important you work within your budget or towards returning to it as soon as possible.Investing In The Wrong RefurbishmentsWhen planning any enhancements to the home, always think strategically about what potential buyers may be looking for.

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In today's rate environment, I feel it should always be a consideration but certain conditions won't generally provide transactional or offer enhancement. 

I am the remainderman on a Florida "Ladybird Deed" (Enhanced Life Estate) on my parents home.