Quote from @Tomoko Hale: After engaging with a few lenders for a DSCR loan, I decided to go with one of them.

Here are mine: Qualification Standards: - Applicant must have current photo identification and a valid social security number. - Applicant must be willing and able to pay rent.

@Stacey OlsonRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

. - Start posting on your favorite social media site what you are looking for – not once or twice, but CONSISTENTLY for 6 months!

. - Start posting on your favorite social media site what you are looking for – not once or twice, but CONSISTENTLY for 6 months!

Thach & Stephanie are the real deal.Most of us invest in real estate to create wealth: more income, tax breaks, more time doing what we want to do, etc.I joined Springboard to Wealth in May 2021 with the goal of learning how to be a better investor & agent, and with Thach’s 25+ years of experience (at the time), local to Seattle, and one of the only true BRRRR investors & mentors it was clear he would be someone to look up to and learn from.So while you mostly see Thach influencing on social media from all his success in real estate, don’t discount Stephanie’s background as an experienced therapist because she’s a silent killer investor herself and with their combo, you not only learn how to invest in real estate, you also learn how to master your mindset, your money, your relationships, etc. opening up life’s abundances.They say you’re the average of the 5 closest people in your life, and I’m grateful to have made so many close friends from springboard, it’s truly a family.

That means more of your cash stays in your business, not the IRS’s pocket.For many buyers in this market the ability to offset income and reinvest tax savings is a major advantage — and it strengthens your underwriting.Since STRs have strong appeal (friends & family groups, weekend escapes, high-end amenities) the sooner you position it as a business, the better your financial outcome.Your Step-By-Step Playbook for Cost SegregationHere’s a practical checklist to make cost segregation work for you in an STR:Buy/underwrite with tax strategy in mind: When you evaluate a property, include cost segregation as part of your operating model (not just nightly rate and occupancy).Engage a cost segregation specialist: You’ll want a qualified provider who understands STRs (they’ll allocate assets into proper shorter lives, document everything).Structure operations for “business” treatment: Track participation (guest communication, property maintenance, marketing) to lean into non-passive income treatment.Conduct the study early: Ideally in the year you take service (purchase or major renovation) so you front‐load benefits.Keep detailed records: Invoices, improvement costs, design/furnishing upgrades, hours spent managing.

With social media it is way too easy to permanently damage a persons reputation beyond repair.

Also, this is an example of treating real estate like numbers on a spreadsheet over engaging all 5 senses.

They hate the ordeal of socializing.