If you are trying to build credit you should keep your card at under 30%, 10% is optimal.

But In theory, leverage will optimize returns. 

This is the best way to optimize occupancy and to minimize rental expenses, which will push your return up.

My optimism has cost me a lot of money on a house or two I thought I could make work...and that was with factors in my control.Either way, best of luck to you!

Does not make sense, I agree.Yes, extremely frustrating, but everyone's tax situation is different, and the only way to optimize your taxes is by working with a competent tax professional. 

Minimizing PITA: No more managing tenants, vacancies, maintenance and the managing the manager (who is a $12-20 dollar employee who's compensation structure us not aligned with your goals) By passing the control of the day to day operations to true experts who are literally partners (direct alignment of compensation and motivations), you can assure the investment is being optimized while you spend your time on what you want which is 1) making more money at your day job, 2) spending time with your family or 3) finding that one off deal that you want to do one your own while pairing with a Limited Partner strategy. 2.

It's been cheap money combined with irrational optimism.

It just makes me think there is an optimal amount of time to hold a property for and sometimes that might not be forever."

They have a tool for optimizing pricing strategies for MTR stays.

So after more than two years self managing, I’m going to move on to Vacasa management company and hopefully enjoy a more hands off approach while allowing for profits by everyone via faster turn over and price optimization.