Recently, NYC Council has passed a bill, the F.A.R.E. act,  that shifts the brokers fee to who ever hired the broker (Usually the landlord).

If you do cleaning yourself, you save on the largest expenses but also limit your ability to scale.

This thread reminds me of the story of Tsukahara Bokuden, one of the most famous martial artists of all time.

ability to use the whole amount and how so ?

Adding it is costly, but doesn't have a good ROI which decreases the ability to force appreciation.So, too long; didn't read: Macon has a lot going for it as market (big hospitals, light competition, reasonable expected rent), but we opted to not invest there because while the cash flow was appealing, we really want to see great appreciation potential in what we buy.

If you are a considerate buyer that demonstrates an ability to perform, off market deals will come to you through those people with whom you have developed good working relationships.

Ultimately, your ability to get a multifamily loan is going to hinge on the property's ability to support its own loan.

After diagnosing the issue, noting that replacement parts weren’t available, and ordering a new microwave, we received a bill for about $660.

Keep in mind that hiring someone that setup the STR may impact your ability to take advantage of the tax benefits.

Although one property will have negative cash flow, the ability to reinvest could yield higher returns across the portfolio.