That's really effective huh?

Banks can order a second appraisal if the first report shows clear issues with comparable selection, cap rate assumptions, or income analysis.

Platforms like LinkedIn and Facebook can be effective for reaching potential investors.By combining these strategies, you can effectively find wholesale properties and connect with motivated buyers, setting yourself up for success in the wholesaling world.

@Will StewartOnce you get to a 5 unit or more property, all loans are effectively DSCR. 

If you factor in 8-10% vacancy plus your other holding costs that $4200 gross could drop to closer to $3800 effective.

It makes sense that securing good cash flow and effectively passing off the care home as well as maintenance is a good combination.

Networking in person is still one of the most effective ways to meet private investors.Online Platforms & Social Media: BiggerPockets itself, LinkedIn, and other investor forums are great for sharing deals and connecting with potential partners.

I recently reviewed a panel discussion from Phocuswright featuring senior leaders from Airbnb, Marriott, and Casago, and it offered a clear look into where short-term rentals are heading.A few themes stood out:• Airbnb is building a broader hospitality ecosystem through services, experiences, and hotels• Marriott is expanding deeper into professionally managed homes with strict operating and brand standards• Arbitrage-heavy models like Sonder were called out as fragile in changing market conditions• The industry is moving away from “any door will rent” toward fewer, higher-quality, better-operated propertiesMy takeaway from this conversation:Short-term rentals are moving away from being just alternative lodging and toward full-scale hospitality.Operators who focus on quality, systems, local expertise, and guest experience will win.Those relying on thin margins, arbitrage, or volume without standards will struggle.How we’re implementing this in our property management businessInstead of chasing door count or volume, we’re doubling down on:• Property selection over scale, only onboarding homes that can meet hospitality-level standards• Operational systems, including standardized inspections, preventive maintenance, and guest communication workflows• Local expertise, with boots-on-the-ground teams who can make real-time decisions and recommendations• Experience-driven stays, layering in services, amenities, and curated local recommendations beyond just the stay• Owner alignment, working only with owners who understand that quality and consistency drive long-term performanceThe goal isn’t to manage more properties.It’s to operate better properties.Curious how others here are approaching this shift:• Are you adjusting your model in response to where the industry is heading?

Once you master how to navigate the requirements of the 1031, you can primarily focus on the beneficial compound effect it can add to your RE investing career.

We accept partial payments without fear of it effecting the eviction process.