It makes so much more sense for me in my situation to sacrifice that cash flow so that I can focus elsewhere.

The platform's main focus is processing mortgage documents in their raw form to extract specific financing terms for all properties in the city.

This doesn't come cheap--these folks were making high six to seven figures depending on volume.We focused on lending to professional real estate investors--so our customers were frequent repeat borrowers. 

If your considering organizing a capital raise perhaps you should focus on large companies that advertise on the websites to be doing a capital raise with a debt offering.

So you want to be a landlord/investor focused agent huh?

For STRs, properties near the beach or downtown tend to perform well.Start Small and Smart: If this is your first property, focus on something manageable.

This approach will allow you to focus on the financial benefits rather than the day-to-day operational tasks.Additionally, consider how this rental income will contribute to your overall financial picture.

I am working with a RE-focused CPA this year who charges a flat fee of $2,500 and is very responsive so far.

Should I focus on fixing it up and renting it out?

If cash flow improves, it might make sense to hold onto the property while expanding your portfolio with new acquisitions.Reinvestment OptionsIf you sell or pull equity, focus on markets and property types that align with your cash flow goals:Out-of-State Markets: Research markets with strong rental demand, favorable landlord laws, and higher cash-on-cash returns.