The past two years have been a bit of a struggle for commercial and multi-family property owners when it comes to vacancies, late payments and new regulations.

Any extra damage you can bill the tenants but this would always be a struggle to collect. 

It's the thing that I struggle with the most right now  My name is Gene!

I understand the high level strategy of the BRRRR method, but I'm struggling with wrapping my head around the day to day of the rehab process.

I struggled to find a good contractor.

Struggling to save a down payment.

Personally, I wouldn't give my tenants gifts as I already struggle with being too nice at times on certain issues but I think if you can maintain a healthy landlord/tenant relationship then there shouldn't be an issue.The only thing I wouldn't like is for the tenants to view this as an expectation every year!! 

I am struggling to weigh the costs of UFMIP (1.75%) and a 1.85% Lender "load discount fee" when considering a 3.5% DP FHA loan vs. going with a smaller conventional loan for a more than likely smaller property.

However, I would have considered buying this property anyway for my own use because I go there 5 or 6 times a year. ...but that's not the case with other STRs, which I think is why I'm struggling to have the confidence in buying a second one. 

Struggling to find a good property in Arlington, Alexandria, or D.C. just because of how expensive they are.