But in reality, holding on too tightly limits growth, causes burnout, and actually costs you money.Why Letting Go Helps Your Bottom Line✅ Frees Up Your Time – Instead of handling every single tenant issue, you can focus on strategy, acquisitions, and big-picture decisions.✅ Allows Specialists to Do Their Jobs – A leasing agent will lease faster than an investor juggling 10 different tasks.

.🔹 Example in Action:Rental income: $9,000PITI: $9,500 → DSCR <1 (not qualifying)Using $63,000 in assets → Adds $1,045 in incomeNew DSCR >1 → Higher LTV (80% instead of 75%)🔹 Why This Matters:✅ Helps investors qualify for better financing✅ Increases borrowing power and flexibility✅ Allows you to scale your portfolio fasterUnderstanding financing tools like this can be a game-changer for investors looking to maximize opportunities.

I am changing the locks over on all of my units at each turnover.

Those agents are recommended because they paid to be first on the list.

One thing in real estate and probably most other businesses is that most people including me don't know how to measure and evaluate risks.  

The use of the line depends on the goal and exit plan.

Looking to remove knee wall and carpet from staircase and add stained treads, handrail, balusters, etc. 

I knew I wanted to develop an empire, scale my business, and achieve 100,000 units.

Having the seller carry a second is not a problem for the first, as long as their business with you is finished and the loan has closed.

So you shouldn't count on appreciation to justify under performing STRs.