@Tyler Dietrich If you’re buying property that is worth more than you paid for it, the appraiser cannot easily appraise it at market value, unless you do improvements, or wait for 6+ months.

I could easily recreate it.  

Try interviewing a few you find easily online or your local REI clubs.

It's really good to know that somebody is putting together local resources to make STR hosting a more easily achieved endeavor.  

The studio apartment we have in that rents quickly and easily when it is available, due to the price and the utilities being included. 

@Tuesday Goodband if you aren't going to stay with the Berber choice, stay away from that, it snags very easily and can't be repaired.

Not that the society can't afford this: look how easily we come up with similar amounts to bail out savings and loans, make war, give massive tax breaks to the wealthy.

My goal is to one day have enough cash flow to be able to easily afford to pay for a $3,000 mortgage on an $800,000 dream home I have my eye on in a neighboring suburb (I know it will appreciate in value) while still acquiring more propertie.

I know what you're thinking "expensive hobbies" but I found that with a little self control and some budgeting I can afford them pretty easily by sacrificing other non necessities, like cable or HBO etc, etc...

I have bought and sold my own properties and about 5 years ago, my wife became licensed so I have had the luxury of both abilities.On a $5000 commission, I can easily see a fsbo seller losing a $2k-$5k negotiation and there lies the risk.To the original poster, herevare my thoughts for your specific situation, get the best agent you can, sell it as fast as you can, break even orvtake a tiny loss and consider this thevprice o your real world re nvesting education!