If I have a trust with someone I can be paid in advance and they know the job will get done or I can do the job and get the money in the future whenever it is convenient for my client.

It’s always an honor to contribute to such an incredible platform that empowers investors to build wealth and take control of their financial futures. 

It’s also important to remember that allowing partial payments without a plan can set a bad precedent, so it’s best to handle this firmly but professionally.For the future, collecting the first month’s rent in full before move-in can help avoid situations like this.

AirDNA's rentalizer tool can provide a detailed cash flow analysis.Investment Potential: Look at historical data and future projections to assess the long-term profitability of your investment.Using these tools and insights from AirDNA can help you make an informed decision about your short-term rental investment. 

(I have successfully won damages in every eviction I've handled so far, btw).Just letting everyone on here know what I suspect to be going on, so you can be on the lookout for this activity from some of your current and future tenants.

Would love to connect in the near future and hear how your first flip went! 

Unfortunately, the great jumbo products of First Republic no longer exist but maybe in the future another lender will repeat that one.....

., but I think the learning experience would help set me up better for future deals.

Our team has just gotten our first commercial property under contract and our time will largely be spent in these areas in the immediate future.

People like new homes- It is easier for me to identify with which homes will be more marketable in the future yearsCons- Cash flow usually isn't as good (which is ok with me, because it is always an equity play for us).