The goal of this model is to find good tenants who communicate efficiently, take better care of my property, and to take what would usually just be a single income source (rent) into two streams of income (rent & commission).In marketing my single family home I noted in the comments that if anyone was interested in eventually becoming a home owner then they should include that in communications with their application and that the landlord is a licensed real estate agent who would love to help them find their first home when they are ready (there was no lease to own option involved in this, my goal was not to sell my rental).

Honestly, neither of them really lights me up inside...Sure, the passive(ish) income from rentals is a great stream to have (and I certainly will have one day), but I don't see it happening at this point in my life.

My top places will have 2 refridgerators with ice makers, central air, 2 grills, 2 washers, 2 dryers and a streaming HDTV with cable in every bedroom. 

Running a successful STR comes down to 3 Ps: pics, people & pricing.1) Decorate your house nicely & pay a professional photographer to take some amazing picsAlso, be prepared to constantly reinvest some of your profits into your house in order to keep it in tiptop shape.

The interest will get away from them and they'll lose their home.All other investors will be able to quickly, efficiently pay down the HELOC, use only what they need, and have a constant supply of cash on hand to offer and purchase properties.

Do you have solid income stream to support the negative cashflow?

But truth is I constantly try new things and continue to learn and optimize and I think that's fine.

I constantly hear analyze the market to make sure the numbers make sense, but where do I this?

I feel like they’ve already made up their minds by constantly saying they have no choice but to replace the carpet if the smell isn’t gone.My dogs are Cane Corsos.  

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