Also, financing for 1-4 unit properties is heavily competitive vs looking for financing for 5+ unit properties.

She'll be presenting a variety of topics and open discussion, with the goal being "Make your STR stand out in a competitive market".What additional topics or specific questions should we be sure to answer that you wish you knew when you started buying STR's? 

Additionally, my extensive knowledge of the local area gives me a competitive edge over other investors.2.

I'd have no issue if they mailed me or scraped TOT info to reach out etc, but to use a businesses platform to market and take revenue away, and have to disguise your contact info to do it...no thanks.I realize some of that is just the name of the game, and plenty are ok with prospecting this way but for me you can use the demographic of STR owners without directly sourcing via the competitions platform. 

Sometimes they have off-market properties they’re ready to sell, and that’s a big win for you (less competition and more opportunity!)

I think these regulations improve accountability, generate revenue, ensure fair competition, protect neighborhoods, address housing shortages, and promote responsible property use.

While it's a great spot with a ton of tourism unfortunately, it seems the hotels view STR's as competition and have helped to encourage the strict regulations.

However, smaller properties tend to have asking prices influenced by factors like local demand or future appreciation potential, not just rental income.If you're finding that the numbers from the cap rate approach are consistently coming up lower than the asking price, it may be because the market value is being driven by different factors, especially in a competitive or appreciating area.I’d recommend using comparable sales as your primary tool while keeping the income approach in the back of your mind to avoid overpaying.

It’s an underrated market that still offers solid cash flow and equity growth, with lower competition.

If they make 3k a month, you'll probably top out at 1k for rent.Also, go on apartments.com and zillow and see what the competition is charging.