It's very easy to book a quick flight to Mexico at the taxpayer's expense and go and check on what's going on the ground.

In other words, are the upgrades an expense or investment?

Take the time to prepare for major expenses, whether that comes from your dayjob, some small side hustle, or a startup you're grinding on day and night.I sold one company and started another before getting back into real estate recently.

Important to me and those I plan to rent to. 

But 1500 per month isn't that expensive if it helps you motivate, analyze, close and properly operate a self storage business it was just an investment in your growth towards your goals.

The property management company I work closely with has over 200 STR properties under management and it has worked amazingly for us thus far.Let me know if you have ant more questions, I'm happy to help.Best, Mike  They are VERY expensive and be careful about the duration of their contract as well

It's an unnecessary expense to operate the business.

BUT...the tenant has some weird expensive demand every year.

I have a particular interest in islands, as my long-term goal is to captain a catamaran and offer tours for snorkeling, sunset cruises, etc.I'm interested in places that offer great ROI without being overly expensive.

This is with adding 30 units to our portfolio.Last year we were averaging expenses of $150,000/mon.