Have you reached out to friends, local groups, businesses, schools, hospitals, etc. telling them about your rental and the special promotion you are offering to their members?

When discussing these properties I simply call up the listing agent and ask what offer of compensation is being offered and make sure to write it into the contract.

As a 5-unit, or even an 8-unit, you can find residential lenders offering residential DSCR loans.

Yet, if you're looking to buy and hold, especially STR or MTR, South Atlanta offers its advantages.

Such a comprehensive answer with some great points.

Just lost out on a lakefront 4 unit lake in Lake Ozark but I found out it was in foreclosure when I put in an offer.

Very modern and super close to hiking trails.We actually just signed our offer so currently in Escrow on.

I haven't heard of the "Binder" technique before, but it sounds like a great idea.As for increasing the Studio ADR, we are considering offering guests a half a dozen fresh eggs for breakfast since we have chickens. 

Can you 1031x into something that might continue to appreciate, offer more cash flow, and less headache.

Market circumstances might change, even if your intention is to flip the property, so think about your choices in case your initial plan doesn't work out.Market Analysis: To verify your predictions on future appreciation, growth in the rental market, or the effect of renovations on property value, do a comprehensive analysis of the market.Time frame: Evaluate the opportunity cost of having your cash invested in a non-performing asset and be realistic about how long you're willing to wait for the property to turn a profit.Investing in a property with negative cash flow can be a calculated risk under the right circumstances, but it requires a higher level of due diligence, market insight, and financial planning.