It could be someone you intern for, or just an individual that you have met and attracted into your network.Know this: that person is worth their weight in gold, and can be the primary person that you run things past or ask questions as you move through your day.

Did all the landscaping and put in amenities that would attract more guests.

I can say that after many years, many deals, many successes, and many failures, the learning never stops (though, it tends to become a bit less stressful as you gain experience and wealth).At the end of most BP podcasts, they ask the guest "what separates successful RE investors from those who fail, give up, or never get started?"

I purchased my second short term rental in 2021 in the Gatlinburg area, initially when i purchased numbers looked great and property started renting out immediately and was consistent for all of 2021. 2022 i started to get overwhelmed with guest comments or complaints and ended up putting it with a property management company.

Happier guests! 

Both were purchased by the same person and both are under short sale status. 

Google Nest thermostats are not user friendly for guests.

@Natalie Kolodij  there are lots of non 9-5 jobs that meet IRS guidelines regarding professional RE status.

I've worked on the commercial side with him, I'm unsure of their status with residential.

Hi BP,We have some property and are considering building a main house along with a guest house that we could rent (either long-term or short-term, which are both permitted by town).