But then you have the benefits of using it yourself, plus you'll build equity if you choose the right property.

These properties can appreciate in value and offer tax benefits like depreciation and mortgage interest deductions while financing terms are often favorable.

To further boost occupancy and revenue, consider revisiting a dynamic pricing tool like PriceLabs, as it works best with more time and data to adjust rates competitively.

A Heloc is an open end mortgage same as a credit card the only benefit is that you only pay on the amount you borrow.

These platforms can show which amenities are most sought-after in my market, helping me make data-backed decisions.ROI can sometimes be intangible, but even amenities that don't immediately show a monetary return (like higher satisfaction) often lead to long-term benefits, such as more positive reviews and increased visibility on Airbnb’s algorithm 

This tax base benefit goes away at your father’s death.

Where is the benefit to the end buyer here? 

We also run numbers to avoid lost money on blindly paying for an appraisal to find out its a dead deal or of no benefit.

Despite all your efforts to buy them goodwill, they will give you the middle finger when it benefits them.

That self-sufficiency test is sometimes the killer on 3-4 units, but the conventional 5% down option has benefits too and that's how I got into my first multi-unit househack.