The light will boost the value to a tenant but it doesnt count as a bedroom legally until it has it.

Ultimately, I realized that trying to wait for a perfect moment feels a lot like attempting to time the stock market or predict a real estate bubble.There may be advantages to waiting and seeing how the election affects market policies, but it's hard to predict when those policies will take effect or how they’ll impact the market.

I didn’t realize a GC license could boost LTV/LTC.

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My tenant ultimately rehomed their cats (which had been indoor/outdoor despite my policy that all cats are strictly indoor) because they found them to be too much responsibility for their current situation which made me sad.

But ultimately all tenants leave, all debt comes due, and you're going to need to backfill it, so who is that, what pool of tenants could you consider?

Fund investors were supposed to be offered Notes for sale within the fund that theoretically would boost the overall yield but very few of these notes were ever offered, and now I don't think I've seen a new one in months. 

While all these are “dividers” they are not the ultimate divide.  

A small tweak—like adding a cozier blanket or clearer check-in instructions—can elevate the guest experience.Create a Sense of Community: Responding to reviews lets you connect with guests, showcase your dedication to hospitality, and set the tone for future visitors.Tips to Boost Your 5-Star RatingsSpotlight Your Space with Amazing Photos: Ensure your listing photos highlight your property’s standout features.

Ultimately you may need to scale with a partner or two in order to obtain that many doors in the longer term, but before you partner it would benefit to do some deals yourself and gain experience.