.- Working a W2 as a firefighter, posting and consuming content- Leaving my W2 to dive deep into real estate investing and working as an agent... and still watching/posting content all while business was ok - Deleting social media apps (one have one on my phone that I use 10 minutes or less a day), diving deep into building my business and skills which have drastically increased due to pure focus and increasing my business significantly- moral of the story... focus on the things you need to do in business (dollar productive activities) and life experiences while reducing consumption will increase your success  

The big fish has local market presence from years of being in the business but no one else is doing anything on socials.

I just include the utilities in the rent.

In Texas there are quite a number of people with work permits that do not have socials.

If you’re In a title state make proof of utility pay off a condition of closing.

@Blair Ross JrElectric/Gas: Contact the utility provider to see if separate meters are allowed for your property.

It cash flows without the utilities split but I am planning to hold onto for a long time so splitting the utilities seems to make sense.

Utilities for the Rented HouseDeductible as a rental expense from when the property was placed in service (ready to rent).

So now we cover utilities for both units and the new tenant pays a higher amount too on the back unit to cover all the utilities with a great profit.  

Whether it's optimizing listings on OTAs, leveraging social media, running targeted ads, or using dynamic pricing tools—I'd love to hear what’s working for you.Some strategies I’ve been exploring include: Enhancing property listings with professional experience photography and compelling descriptions, leveraging Instagram and Facebook ads to attract more direct bookings, and utilizing email marketing to engage past guests.What’s been a game-changer for your vacation rental business?