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IRA was not making any money and I was able to redirect for higher returns.

It's a risk you run on the anonymity side, however, if someone looks up the address now, do they not see your name?

Property access instructions: Provide the guest with detailed access instructions in either your Welcome Guide, listing description, Reservation Manager or through the Vrbo messaging platform(For example, include guidance in your listing description about picking up a key from the office upon check-in.)OrB.

My question is would it make sense to save for down payment for another primary residence and rent this home out with negative cash flow to get into the REI game.

Bought this first property close to my house.

Current plan is to rip out the carpet, it's trashed, and replace with LVP (one of the four colors, not sure which is best to choose... see attached image), replace the laminate counter with granite.

I am excited to rub elbows with everyone.

How to close quickly and efficiently.

My advice would be to only go the auction route if you're a experienced investor.