Don't be hesitant to take up some of the free trials -- almost as good as the real real world for testing the theories and strategies from textbooks.

I have tried several agents, PM and brokers and with trial and error established who are just shiny objects and which one have substance in it.

I don't know if it is the best choice, but it is the rationnal.One problem is the large variation of the $ to Euro exchange rate, but there is a diversification advantage and this effect should be less important on the long termDue to the cost of having one LCC per house, I think I will stay as it is for now and may reconsider the situation later on if I pursue my investments.This leads me to another question.

I would recommend it, I think they have a free trial for 7 days and I bet after you try it you'd want to get it, would recommend

There are huge variations in property values and rent-ability throughout the UP.

The key, I think, is to actually stay away from the "classic" REI keyword portfolio and look for cheaper ways to get in front of the same audience.Typically, we'll do this by prioritizing the most profitable keywords in phrase match variations, avoiding exact match altogether (broad is still too broad in most markets, though it's probably worth a test in a market like yours).Another key is going to be finding the place at which you can affordably compete - NOT going after the top positions because that's what everyone else is doing.We find that the top spots in MANY markets are actually not worth the increase in cost - and that you can actually do more deals by targeting position 2, 3, etc.

- These photos will reel people into your property and ultimately make or break if a person decides to book with you - Professional photos typically range from about $200-$500 and it all depends on your market 3) Competitive pricing - There are so many great softwares that automate this process like Pricelabs and Beyond Pricing- These softwares are constantly updating pricing automatically based on the demand of the properties in the area - There are also so many customizations you can play around with to do a lot of trial and error - Highly recommend choosing to offer a discount on the first few bookings- Airbnb and VRBO both offer this option to you as part of the listing setup process4) Response time - The listing platforms like Airbnb and VRBO prioritize hosts who are extremely responsive to guests - Make sure you are responding to guests as soon as they send a message - There are software's that automate the majority of the messages like - request to book, booking confirmed, check-in instructions, check-out instructions, and more!

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There is no magic bullet , you could make an educated decision but its just trial and error . 3. 

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