PM me and I’ll actually give you a strategy that works. 

@Chris Dawson What I'd guess @Basit Siddiqi is saying is that a single SFR does not require a level of involvement that, in and of itself, can possibly satisfy real estate professional requirements.

Estimating what rent will be in a few years is just an educated guess also.

Unfortunately, real estate is often messy so I can't say I'm too surprised, so I'll do what I can to talk through each thing.The rate float is not uncommon, as we've seen the 10 year treasury fluctuate a bit the last month or so, so I wouldn't be surprised if they had originally quoted something (guessing low 7s?)

That means collecting the last three pay stubs then calling to verify that they do actually work there (stubs are forged so much these days).

Hating that Airbnb owns the STR market is not the same as having actual power to meaningfully break away from it.2.

While I have 25 “doors”, my cash flow is such that I actually need about 45 “doors” at my current rate to be where I want to be financially and then to continue on from there.

It’s a best guess for everyone.I don’t know anyone right now who is saying “I can’t wait for more inventory as I am flush in cash and am ready to buy more real estate if prices rise”.With very low inventory, there will probably be minimal movement on housing while we stay in a stalemate

I understand the costs associated being an Agent (I actually took a course and passed the licensing exam a few years ago, but never did anything with it as I started a new career as a Firefighter). 

I guess I just want to simplify things and possibly tap into all of that equity.