I live in a VHCOL area in Colorado in the mountains (~3.5 Hours from Denver) and single/multifamily homes in this area are extremely expensive.Things I am currently considering to get started include house hacking, STR, and real estate syndications.

With investment properties, most lenders I work with prefer to have an address to work with in order to provide a "soft" quote, which does not include a hit to your credit.

I'll save you the details but...Per door cost: $63,300All in Cost: 700kTotal Revenue: 137k(ish) annuallyNOI: 65-73% (in the expenses we included: insurance, taxes, $75/month per door repair expense, management fee 8%, grass cutting, & a misc fund for random crap business license, etc.)Now...

I completely understand why that clause is there and I'm happy to have it for many reasons including protecting my tenants and my property from damage, etc.

We have also negotiated attractive loan structures with many lenders including reduced fees for our community, free refinancing, lower rates, unique portfolio options, etc.

However- as the land around them develops, the house will become worth less on the retail side, but at some point, a developer will come in and pay way more than the retail value in order to include their parcel in a larger development.

So eventually this negative cash flow property becomes cash flow positive and pays for itself including property taxes, hoa, mortgage etc.Trying to calculate how bad is my investment here or should i sell out if there is appreciation 

As a short-term rental property manager in Massachusetts, I charge a 20% co-hosting fee, which includes full-service management—guest communication, vendor coordination, cleaner oversight, and overall property operations.I've seen competitors charge anywhere from 10% to 30%, but lower-cost managers often cut corners, while higher-end services may not always justify the price.

My Dad had contracts that had 4 copies in them no need to have carbon paper NCR paper they called it.4 different colors .. the contract was one page and it included the escrow instructions..

Unlike banks, which offer limited loan options, brokers have access to a wide network of lenders, including niche and non-traditional financing sources.Here’s what they do:Assess your financial situation to determine your borrowing power.Compare multiple loan products to find the most favorable terms.Negotiate rates and terms with lenders on your behalf.Guide you through the application process, ensuring you meet all requirements.Example: Suppose you have a lower credit score or unconventional income sources.