You send money to people you don’t know and have never met hoping that they actually do what they are supposed to without any escrow company or Trust account involved.

Hey, @Justin Kane you're correct that the more doors the more money. but due to having many doors, there are general expenses that increase there by decreasing cash flow. for instance. 

You can do DSCR loans or Hard money loans, where they only focus on how well the subject property performs in terms of the rental aspects or the ARV aka after repair value.

Does anyone have any experience with raising private money for STRs?  

I'm trying to understand how house hacking is so profitable, putting down so little money, 3.5% or 5% would make for a hefty mortgage payment wouldn't it?

Do I put more money into these deals, or do I accept a dilution of my shares and put my money elsewhere?

Things to avoid or are wastes of money/time to update?

It seems PMs don't make a ton of money for all that they do and their incentives don't always line up with investor's incentives (i.e. getting paid more for turnover in terms of tenants when I'd prefer no turnover or vacancy).Sorry for the long intro, but having said that, I have a few questions...   

They do not even have time to read your texts and enjoy the design of the website.The low-budget website halves any effort and money you put into the website - PPC, content marketing, SEO,...