To do short-term rental, you need locational amenities and house amenities to win and that price point won't get there.Because with an STR I can write off  expenses against my W-2 income ( I expect a loss the first year) if it's an average 7 day stay or less.

If you win, it's because they let you win and likely bid you up to win something they didn't want.

LTR:The STR loophole can be a huge tax advantage because you can use depreciation and other expenses to offset your regular income, which is a big win.

As you said, they show up, answer questions about the local market, provide useful data when needed, and just are a general value add to the forums.I think it's fair for consumers to take what an agent says about the market with a grain of salt, but over time, their reputation for giving good info without the smarm wins.

After a thorough market analysis, I reached out to the seller directly and negotiated a fair price based on comparable sales and the property's current condition, emphasizing my ability to close quickly.

After a thorough market analysis, I reached out to the seller directly and negotiated a fair price based on comparable sales and the property's current condition, emphasizing my ability to close quickly.

. 🫡 Mentorship makes a world of difference, and having someone in your corner to sharpen your ideas and keep you on track will definitely help you hit those goals faster.Looking forward to seeing you win, Christian!

He submitted plans last year and did not win the city bid.

After doing some research I see a ton of lawsuits around Deutsche Bank Nat/l Trust foreclosing on First Franklin loans, and many cases where the previous owner win the cases.

Just adding to the dog pile, but getting M2M leases on an occupied quad instead of long term lock ins is a huge win.