Just be sure to vet the broker/lender and make sure they are reputable and experienced. 

In any event, just make sure and get a quality inspection and have a reputable contractor look at it and give you costs. 

The more positive reviews you have on your listing, the more great reputation badges you will enjoy, which in turn leads to increased guest occupancy with higher rates.

Many first-time hotel investors can recall the same advice being handed down to them time and again: Acquire something with low risk and a good reputation, like a franchise.

Dan notes that I need to carefully consider the real estate tax consequences of selling given California's favorable Prop 13 rules. 

So we began searching for a reputable insurance company that provides tenant insurance.

Confirm that the provider has a pristine reputation (e.g.

Now does sharing that information have anything to do with legal consequences or is that just your company's policy?

Also considering you're a licensed agent, you could work as their buyers agent, which would help you build a reputation as a investor "friendly" agent.

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