All Forum Posts by: Scott Meech

With that said, I think you've shown a lot of grit in holding your own on the forums. I don't think you've been 100% right, nor have the more vocal detractors been spot on with everything either.

I advise that you don't give up on MTR as a strategy, if it appeals to you. If you have any questions, you can DM me, and i'll try and answer as I am able, in my limited way.

Yeah, I acknowledge first thing that if a thread goes off the rails, I am usually involved. But when it happens it is because people get their feelings hurt because of tone or how they view the tone. It's never because I am giving people bad advice or out to make them lose money. I am usually giving (sometimes a little too) straightforward advice so they don't lose money or hire a guru.

 You are kind of doing it too, with that post. We're all guilty of it, but I do agree the OP doing it is a sham.

No one is avoiding your zooms cause we're scared, we're avoiding them cause we don't respect you. 

To the point of the post, new members like Scott Leech, Marjoriey, etc., and some others I'm forgetting are absolutely fair in getting criticism. The opening questions are basic, they aren't even confrontational yet they take it personal. How then would would they not get criticism?

I will go off my experience, because that's all I can deeply relate to. Criticism is about your view, not about you. And that's perfectly okay, if someone doesn't contest your views that's going to hurt you in the long(er) run. You need that resistance.

With that said, we aren't offering resistance as their form. We are literally asking candid questions, and they view that as criticism. Criticism comes after that, and it appears as resistance. If you can't get past that, you won't go anywhere. It's a harsh reality. 

Go back to the top and read his post and my response. I told him he shouldn't post a link because most people will be worried it's phishing (completely valid and smart). Then I told him if he doesn't know enough to even ask a full question, he probably doesn't have the reps to buy this now (obviously true and not debatable). Then I asked him three questions to help him ask better questions and get better answers. This is WAY better advice than the other things in the forum because when you are in the real world and you show up and ask strangers for help and have done no research, laid no background, and didn't even try to do anything, they won't help you.

Every one of the most well known coaches in the entire world will all tell you the same things. Come prepared, ask better questions, and you will get better answers. This is exactly how I responded. If you think a Tony Robbins or Zig Ziglar would respond to a question that vague, you are crazy. And they are there to help people. So am I. I am not there to baby them and do their job for them.

Scott, I took a quick look at the property link. I can't speak to the location or the type of visitor who might be traveling to your area so I'm addressing the property itself only. This is a nice looking unit in what appears to be a well kept building. A lot of people assume the rent-by-room model works best for travel nurses. It can, but I find that the majority prefer their own space. Travel nurses have also seen drastically reduced per diem rates so they don't like paying for additional space they can't use. I would look for other types of travelers in addition to traveling medical professionals. The property configuration is nice and having in-unit washer and dryer will definitely be in your favor. Indoor parking will surely be a bonus. HOA's can be a negative so be sure to check the HOA regulations to see if they have any rules around 30+ day stays. Even if your town or jurisdiction has regulations, the HOA can choose to pass rules that are more restrictive. If pets are allowed by the HOA I would strongly recommend you consider allowing pets as more than 50% of travelers travel with their pets and that will make your priority more desirable. I personally allow pets and have never had a problem situation. If you haven't already, consider reading 30 Day Stay by Sarah D. Weaver and Zeona McIntyre. It's packed with great information about starting out in MTR. Best of luck to you!

Do you feel good making a post about nothing, and avoiding tangible discussion that'll help with your pursuit?

Answer those aforementioned questions. It's only posed to help you, yet you take things so personal. You'll go nowhere in life, but that's no change for you. Enjoy that life. 

Quit being offended. You're the typical new poster here that asks for help, then gets mad when constructive feedback comes.

Those questions posed will help understand where you're coming from and going. Do you own properties? Are you a landlord? Have you looked up other MTRs and how they work, and is this the direction you want to go?

We don't owe you a thing, so appreciate constructive feedback when it comes.