This understanding will then flow back into your website and social media, since you can become more specific on which keywords you want to rank for, and how you brand yourself.Another tip is to look for communication channels that are are specific to your target audience and unsaturated.

And now we also have better marketing in place on socials and a have a direct booking site, plus we are open all year long so word of mouth is improving.  

Put up signs, social media posts, and listings.

Don't pay for a coach or a consultant who has thousands of followers on social media.. 

Keep in mind @Mario Morales that they take premiums, invest them so there is a profit component on invested returns, and hence amplifies how far the $ can spread on payouts. less than stellar returns and expanding claims, yes, rising premiums is a certainty. 

No loans.In a country with few social safety nets for immigrants, especially for the Chinese, Abu used her fierce negotiation skills and supernatural intuitive business sense to live a very comfortable life and take care of her family.

But, that being said, there are the numbers on paper and then there's the psychological component.... the human behavior component. 

We'll still look at a multifmaily deal here and there, particularly if there's a retail component, but not currently our main focus.

@Peter FaulknerRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

My gut tells me that Texas, particularly Austin and Houston, could be where the next wave of growth and expansion occurs, mainly driven by strong business and job creation trends.Here’s what I’m looking for in my US investments:Free-standing houses with a good land component, at least 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and in well-maintained condition.Budget : Will have to keep a factor of safety for the current exchange rates of AUD.USD = 0.68 so will cap our budget at 250K- 300K.Yielding over 6%, with a slight cash flow positive outcome, while also offering medium-term capital appreciation potential.Holding for at least 5 years or more, with a view towards steady growth.The long-term goal is financial independence, reducing reliance on salary-based income, and building assets during this accumulation phase.Debt reduction is on the horizon—looking to consolidate and start winding down debt within the next 7 years.If anyone has experience investing in the Texas real estate market or any tips on navigating US property investments, feel free to share your thoughts!