Risk assessment and mitigation: Quick analysis of crime rates, school quality, economic stability and environmental risks. 5.

I think their general stance is going to be to go with whichever comparable property has the greatest degree of similarity in terms of (probably, in this order): location, age built, quality of construction/current condition, and square footage.

The allowed rent amount should be pegged to market rent, so it would only be way off if your unit is a way different quality or neighborhood compared to average. 

I really am a fan of RISD because it is high quality across DFW in general even relative to the big names in Collin county.

Tell them that you are serious about running a quality STR and to have them call you at the first sign of problems.That will give them some peace of mind and have a way to get a hold of you instead of calling the cops.

Under bidding, poor quality, not following timelines - those will all kill your project.

These employers frequently attract new residents and create a steady influx of good quality renters and prospective tenants. 5) The Albuquerque metro area and Central New Mexico enjoy over 310 days of sunshine and a mild climate year-round.

Then, having covered my base, I'd try to differentiate myself, by having the best located property, the best quality property (given the price of course) and offer the best experience.

You're spot on with how private money lending offers speed and flexibility compared to traditional banks.

However The barrier to entry in the REI teaching business is very low and a lot of bad players join the game.What you describe led me to come up with Ned's Rule of Gurus.The quality of an REI course is inversely proportional to the price