That’s great advice.I like STR’s cash flow but LTR’s involvement (more passive).I probably wouldn’t be able to house hack as I have a mortgage on my home and can’t get rid of it for family reasons.

ESA is an interesting topic because there is not much case law on the topic and nobody wants to be the first to go to court.FORM TO REQUEST AN ASSISTANCE ANIMALWe are committed to granting reasonable accommodations when necessary to afford persons with disabilities the equal opportunity to use and enjoy our rental properties.Under the Fair Housing Act, a person with a disability is defined as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

I noticed that quite a few other hosts only keep their calendar open for three months from today’s date.Is there a strategy behind this or is it typically just personal reasons?

@James Carlson @Grace Wang This is a true 4 unit property, not a rent-by-room situation. https://www.biggerpockets.com/...

@James Carlson the reason I think he’s speaking about second home owners in summit primarily is because what STR owner who doesn’t use their property as a second/vacation home would rent less than 100 days a year? 

With most lenders, just one of those is enough reason to say 'no' so as you begin working with any group, especially one that is unfamiliar, you will want to try to work through those implications ahead of time.Just shot you a DM, would be happy to help if I can.Thanks!

Is that true?

The condo market in D.C. is probably one of the worst sub-markets in the country right now, so is that a reason to hold and hope it comes back?

Meaning, every year builds off of the previous year.A reasonable organic rent growth input can be from 2% to 4% every year, but this depends on your business plan and market.Sponsors can use organic rent growth to inflate investor returns in the underwriting model. 

Mine charges me random amounts - could be $50 to assemble a piece of furniture (reasonable) but then $30 to hang a picture (1 nail!).