You should aim to have an understanding of the range of rates you are likely to get while running #s on your potential properties, and then once under contract is when you can aim to get a rate locked.If you have strong credit, I would recommend going with a conventional loan. 

run the numbers both ways) and buy the third place.Hate to say it son, but the old saying is right: The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.

This is what they told me to sync the calendars: To export an Airbnb calendarLog on to your Airbnb DashboardGo to your Listing/s on Airbnb and select the listing you want.Go to Pricing and availability > Calendar sync.Click Export calendar.In the Export calendar window, copy the link, then paste it into your other iCal-based calendar.Exit the Export calendar window.To import a calendar to VRBOLog on to your VRBO DashboardGo to the Listing you wantGo to calendar {located at the Left-hand side of the screen}At the top you will be able to see Import & exportSelect Import & export, select the arrow at the right of import a calendarPaste the link you exported from the alternative Vacation Rental site in the space provided.To export an VRBO calendarLog on to your VRBO DashboardGo to the Listing you wantGo to calendar {located at the Left-hand side of the screen}At the top you will be able to see Import & exportSelect Import & export, select the arrow at the right of export a calendarSelect the check box right above where you link is provided that states{Include tentative bookings.

We only had one son..  

She entered into an agreement for deed with her son (your Grantor) and another guy. 

I understand why those auditioning to be someone´s on the ground team embrace this but I have no idea why experienced investors do.

@Aaron Akins average occupancy rate pre-2019 was around 70% with the 2020-2021 occupancy rates to be in the low to mid 80’s on average.

If it does not work out in Palo Alto where does that leave you.

An extremely successful residential realtor in our market developed his entire business from people at his church and another from his son's little league affiliation. 

I lived in and around Oakland for 35 years (Oakland, Berkeley, Orinda) My son is still there.