It really becomes a time value of money calculation based on when you want to sell your Class A rental.

They have stolen my money as well as hundreds of others.  

.: I think you made a mistake.Yes, you get extra money.

More importantly why don’t you send money to TripAdvisor, Fairbnb, or booking.com?  

Tell them you are losing money and can't afford to let it continue.

It’s a great way to add value to a property without putting a ton of money upfront, and it can set you up for financial success in the long run.Has anyone else done a similar renovation project or used a gift of equity in their deals?

Hey Paul, I've done a few of these with buyers moving money from California to the Detroit market. 

More money going to the IRS. 

You'd be surprised to learn that someone living in a rental or apartment, that has a family and is a successful small businessman, has the money and is willing to take that deal.

Sometimes occupants still live there and eviction is not easy, and I have even heard a story once that the yakuza are involved in the construction and real estate business and exorted money from buyers through occupants in these properties.