I am a big supporter of pets.

I think my main point, which you’re experience lends support to, is that while there are below market deals out there, it requires a continual effort of being “in the market” and looking at 100s of deals to negotiate the rare below market purchase.  

We have used Axis products before, and they have great support/installation services.

Specifically, something where we as agents could network with each other, vendors who support our business, and also investors in the BP community.

They cannot arbitrarily make wild gambles because they feel like it - they have to operate within established risk parameters that are approved by several regulatory bodies and internal controls.

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The regulatory environment is the first thing you should consider when buying a STR here - it is both the worst and best part of being a CO STR investor.

I would love to have a support of a group who knows what they are doing as I plunge ahead in my real estate investor dreams. 

Not saying I agree, just saying it makes sense.I totally support that, but taxing 5k on 200k rental property is very discouraging.  

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