I have been learning how the process works and there are a lot of resources for how to interview a sponsor and review the deal, but how do you initially access the deals to review?

I do most of the putting out fires, hiring handyman, bribing people to not leave a bad review because they saw dust on a ceiling fan blade (lol). 

Partnering with an experienced motel operator is a smart idea—it can help bridge the operational knowledge gap and mitigate risks.When evaluating motels, focus on metrics like occupancy rates, average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR).

You will definitely need to underprice the unit until you get some reviews. 

The metric we track is how many offers we send out.

Start by reviewing the assessment report for errors, such as incorrect square footage or outdated property features.

Review your prior year income statement.How did your year go?

This puts the current market rents of $885–$925 per unit well within the affordable range, with room for modest increases post-renovation.I’ve also reviewed competing properties in the area; apartments seem to be listed between 975 -1000, and houses are listed between 1300-1900.

I suspect these hosts are buying off bad reviews.

You can find question mark icons next to every calculation inside our software - hover over those icons to see the exact formulas used for that specific metric.There is also a built-in glossary page in our app that lists the calculation formulas and explanations of all real estate metrics we calculate.We don't use "magic" formulas or publish "unsupported" claims.