Very informative post that is invaluable to some of us that are newer to the game.

I've personally been burnt badly on the no permit game so we are singing in the same choir! 

Due to Hurricane Helene, we had to unilaterally cancel a number of guest bookings in Cocke County, TN.  While no properties actually flooded, the entire area was a disaster - roads destroyed, rescues, loss of power, a...

Game changer!

Also, what’s working for you these days to stay ahead of the game?

The University related events can make or break a full year, so you really have to capitalize on Graduation, Parents Weekend, and home football games.  

I need to step my game up :)

We did just get a fusball table, so that will be added and we were debating turning garage into more of game room with ping pong table.  

If the answer is NO - DON'T INVEST THEREFrom my experience and speaking with investors who have been in the game for a long time - their success comes down to: buying solid assests in solid areas, holding onto them for a good amount of time, taking care of them, and finding tenants who take care of their assets.

SEO is a long term game that will take 12 months minimum to see any benefit.