Dramatically cuts down on the number of people calling who will flat out not qualify.

If you look at the sales of places like restoration hardware, which specialize in $10,000 couches, COVID has boosted these places and a desire for comfort and safety instead of being in the  "thick of all the action". 

I wanted hardwood because I thought it would boost rents but got title.  

Stay away from "boosting" posts and the like. 

I job hopped (Indiana salary to Bay Area salary then changed employers again) which increased my salary dramatically in 5 years which enabled me to buy more properties.I would love to network with other women investors. 

They could not care less whether the general public thinks it's an appraisal or not, they care that as many people provide as much traffic as possible to boost their advertising rates.

What I find most IRONIC about this is the timing..........natural gas companies stop leasing claiming they have no money left for leases they were buying up like hot potatoes and simultaenously the oil (gasoline) prices have dropped dramatically..............hmmmmmmmmmm

If I don’t hear from you in the next 10 minutes, I will assume you aren’t attending and I will move on to my next appointment.Using this system as dramatically reduced any wasted time I used to endure as part of the showing process as well as giving me data about their timeliness/responsiveness/respect for others' time.At the showing, I collect their completed application (sent via PDF prior or filled out on premises), scan their photo ID and last 2 pay stubs.Then, I do some digging around online (social media, court records, Google) and if it looks like they are representing themselves to me accurately, I contact them to set up a "contract to hold" meeting - usually the day after the showing since qualified applicants need to be "closed" ASAP.

You might be able to do a hard money loan, if you really need the cash, but it would be an overall smarter move to boost your credit score and pay those off so you can qualify for better terms on your exit strategy. 

With this being an STR business, you can charge up to 40% and that could boost the margins and lower the number of units that you need to scale to in order for it to be worthwhile, but I think I'd still want more than one unit to go that direction.