Here's the problem I'm running into- when I look at AirDNA data for average daily rates/bedroom in a particular market, the numbers seem way higher (20+%) than what I see when I cross reference listings on Airbnb and VRBO, which obviously changes the equation significantly. 

I think that's a nice amount of money for their work.

If you run into a situation where a home is not selling for some reason let me know, when buying on terms I can typically pay full price.

I first like to short list based on numbers and then deep dive.

There success inspired me to look at RE as both a short term and long term investment.Turns out there are many successful investors in this area.

One of my properties (Wolf Run) was supposed to be at a 6.02% rate.

By no means does he just take your money and leave you hanging!!!

One way to save some money, especially if you are local is to split the job. 

People who have maturities coming up shortly and do not have the 20-25% equity to refinance or if they do in one project they are using one deal to support others. you have to treat each deal separetely and make sure they each support themselves long term.

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