Does a cost seg or bonus depreciation actually help you in any way? 

Our company is actually starting an Asset Management Mastermind to address these infrastructure issues and share our systems and procedures.

It’s not just about making the space look great—it’s about making it functional and thoughtful for how your guests will actually use it.For example, one of my properties is located near a nature park where my guests often go hiking, biking, canoeing, and sailing.

YUP   U take one BS u tube success story and folks will believe that before they believe folks that are actually in the business daily and for decades..

I'm on house number 4 that I've lived in and renovated, so I agree that's a good strategy (I've done it just through life, not actually a purposeful strategy). 

Great thread - it actually inspired me to try changing some of my photos around.

Again, I am sorry that your expecations were not met as I will always try to be honest, straightforward and respectful to all of our guests".It is a shame that one reviewer can hold so much sway, but sometimes the host's response (if done well) to a negative review can actually draw me to a property, rather than dissuade me from booking.

Actually you'd never hit that because eventually the debt pushes you into a margin call and forced sell and you'd be at or near $0 in just handful of years at best. 

Property values continue to grow in value, and you can actually live off the rental income.I think it's best to hav all properties paid off by retirement age, since that's when you are going to rely on cash flow for your living expenses.

This has actually increased our bookings.