U get a few of these folks that are influencers and then you get the herd mentality..

Do you think Airbnb and VRBO consider your best interest and profitability when determining pricing, or are they just worried about getting guests into your place?

I need to quickly and soundly and carefully determine how to regain some cash flow income stream, potentially utilizing two homes I own.

The best way to determine demand is to go on FF and Airbnb to find comps.

What’s your process for determining if a property should be flipped or turned into a rental instead?

If Vrbo determines an offline booking occurred, you may be required to pay compensation.

In 2008 the average property value fell 40% + .Here are some rules for passive investors that I have come up with through the years1- before investing in syndications determine if REITs can satisfy your investment objectives.  

Wholesale fees are typically calculated by determining the difference between your contracted purchase price and the price an end buyer is willing to pay.

If I wanted to be more involved I may have considered starting a real estate biz like wholesaling, flipping, property management, etc.So, I would first determine how much time you want to 'invest' along side that $200k. 

Determine what type of real estate purchase is best suited to you- multi-family rentals?