As you know, marketing and price are both very important, and vacancy will significantly impact your income, so you are almost always better off charging a lower price and getting it filled with a good tenant.  

Also, check to see if you can find lenders with low or no closing costs.Curious—what’s the partnership you’re looking at?

Most check-ins/out should be close to automatic.With our 12 properties (9 ours and 3 cohosting) we get 1 phone call every 2-3 weeks. 

Unlike banks, which offer limited loan options, brokers have access to a wide network of lenders, including niche and non-traditional financing sources.Here’s what they do:Assess your financial situation to determine your borrowing power.Compare multiple loan products to find the most favorable terms.Negotiate rates and terms with lenders on your behalf.Guide you through the application process, ensuring you meet all requirements.Example: Suppose you have a lower credit score or unconventional income sources.

I thought there was a chance that one could use real estate to directly lower their main source of taxable income (such as a w2).

However, due to keep purchasing real estate, my DTI is high and close to 50%.

Very interesting closing! 

They gave me decent terms on financing the rental and providing rehab funds but it did not make sense with me being so close to finished. 

Here’s what I recommend instead:Offer Value Beyond Price: Rather than just lowering your rates, focus on adding value to the guest experience.

Yes, I'm a lender, but we have an arm that's been investing for close to 20 years now.