If you have a plain jane property, you are better off learning how to get repeat customers and partner with local businesses.

Zero cashflow, sure there is "appreciation" But I have never met anyone who can make that argument seriously when comparing it to other asset classes.

You're running a business and knowing your customers to maximize returns is important.

The main argument against it is that you could use that money to continue investing and make a better return, but if you aren't going to use it for investing anyway and it helps you sleep at night go for it. 

Conversations with a person land so much better than a message thru FF.Also it is helpful to know that most Corporate Housing companies or Insurance Agencies that are trying to find housing for their customers and reach out to you, they do finds leads on FF.  

And my feeling is for MOST people Solo 401k is sufficient to meet their needs, and an actuary creating a custom plan is “overkill”.  

I am a spreadsheet junkie, so of course, I also built my own custom underwriting calculator!  

The key is to be detailed and consistent in your logging.For our clients, we provide a custom spreadsheet to help track activities more effectively.

Why we build the same floorplan over and over again:1) Easier for Trades and Faster Build Times: Our trades have been working on the same layouts repeatedly, so they have become more efficient.2) Less Mental Space for Decisions: We don’t spend too much time deciding on which floorplan to build, we focus our time on growing the business and serving our customers.3) Best ROI based on Square Footage: The floorplan we build gives us the best return on investment.

I currently have these homes in my personal name, but have been debating whether or not to create an LLC for these rentals.I am in no rush to do this, and I have heard the argument both ways on leaving them in my personal name vs forming an entity, so I am looking for any advice the community may have.