Unfortunately social media has become a tool that's made it easier for many of these investment companies to get in front of their targets and suspect they invest heavily in SEO services  to get in front of the desired clients (those who lack the sophistication or resources/ability to conduct proper diligence).

All the optimism in the world from Brian may not be able to make the investors whole.  

https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/study-adus...As you noted, adding an ADU is a lot of effort, but there are additional reasons that an ADU addition is not an optimal RE investment.

Even some turnkey STRs are starting to pencil out profitably in the right neighborhoods.I personally partner with a local STR management company that has this down to a science—they handle everything from pricing optimization to guest turnover—so investors can scale without it turning into a second job.Would love to connect with you further if you’re serious about building out an STR portfolio in today’s market.

Proactive tax planning helps you leverage deductions, choose optimal structures, and keep more of what you earn.

I recently spoke with a real estate-focused tax strategist about optimizing my investment structure and deductions.

Quote from @Andrew Steffens: One thought is that listing your STR at the cusp of your busy season is not optimal.

Proactive tax planning helps you leverage deductions, choose optimal structures, and keep more of what you earn.

While it's easy to get swept up in the excitement of finding deals, overlooking these key areas can significantly impact your long-term success.A solid tax plan helps you take advantage of deductions, optimize your investment structure, and retain more of your income.

Proactive tax planning helps you leverage deductions, choose optimal structures, and keep more of what you earn.