Even large and small businesses with intangible residual services like TV, internet, security, pest control or the local contractor with remodels in process could fall behind on payments revenue contract. 

The new property has to make $50k plus $12k/yr more than the existing property just to break even.

Wow, you're not even in the areas impacted by the fire and yet, VRBO has contacted you with (it would appear) a severe misunderstanding of your pricing.

I also like to check reviews on platforms like Yelp, Google, or even Angi (formerly Angie’s List).

A $107k NOI with a 43% expense ratio is impressive, even with rising costs like taxes, insurance, and utilities.

Your question has been debated between BP tax experts both privately and publicly, for example here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/819991-expens...And we ended up where we started: no consensus and no clarity.There have also been court decisions that support my interpretation, even though I personally find these court decisions debatable.

Even if they do have 20 years experience...how do you really know?

Even for first-time investors. 

If you already have low respect due to a pre-determined mindset, it's hard to approach the community with an even or reasonable keel.

I work with a turnkey provider in Little Rock, and they are offering a 5.99% on all of their properties, even the new construction.