✅ Yes, IF:You have a system in place for cleaning and chemical balancing.You have a reliable team that can check thisYou market it properly (highlight it in photos and listing descriptions).🚫 Not Worth It IF:You don’t have a dedicated team or someone to balance for every turn.Your climate or guest demographic wouldn’t use it often enough to justify the cost.Make sure to have waivers, I ran into issues with people saying they got bacteria from it etc.

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I thought the regular "free" Stessa account was ok.

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Have you checked to see what others are doing in the immediate area on VRBO and AirBNB?

Most cost segregation firms will provide a free cost/benefit analysis quote to help you determine if the tax benefits from the study will outweigh the costs.

Selling off part of the land could free up some cash without losing the whole property.

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Rates may still be high, but sometimes they’re more flexible with repayment options than a mortgage refi.Family Loan Structure: Since you have an existing interest-free loan from family, you could talk to them about restructuring or even adding onto it, if they’re open to it.