Unfortunately, Marriott generally restricts franchisees from incorporating other businesses into their interstate properties, although they do allow for more creative designs in urban markets.According to the STR report I commissioned for the five closest competing properties, their occupancy rates were 73% in 2022 and 75% in 2023.

I would appreciate any feedback on how to start putting together my team and/or any recommendations on your experience.

@Carrie Zhang My accountant has NEVER in 28 years of working with him allowed me to deduct meal expenses.

So, the deadbolt is the only lock.Also, they allow me to program SINGLE USE PINs so that I can give one to a handyman to enter but the PIN deletes itself after 1 use!

Plus, teaming up with a property management company can help find reliable tenants and maximize rental income.

You could start BRRRRing houses and maybe that would allow you to buy more and make more cash flow.As for the paying off the mortgages, I would make you minimum payments monthly and when rates go down in years, you could refinance but pay the same amount and that will help you to pay it off sooner while you are left in the same Cash flow position. 

If you need the cash immediately after closing, you could do a delayed purchase refinance which would allow you to cash out on 75% of the purchase price. 

If you want to learn about the local market and plan on being there for some time I would join a RE team to understand the geographical nuances of the area and also introduce yourself to the community.

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Should also check your insurance because some insurance will allow a roommate, some say you need the landlord policy even with a roommate.