You’re spot on—online reviews can only go so far, especially when you’re remote and need people you can trust.

They don’t account for the blood, sweat, and capital required to get there.They Encourage Speculation: Focusing on cap rates can lead developers to bank on future market compression (lower cap rates) to justify a deal.

Just looking for smart minds who know how to work a tight spot like this.Appreciate any input,James

Looks like you are in California which is not the best spot to buy REI due to the taxes, over priced homes and political chaos. 

Quote from @David Church: Just wanted to share a quick win — and break down how we recovered over $20,000 for a family who didn’t even know they were owed a dime.Here’s what happened 👇✅ We spotted the surplus opportunity — buried in auction records✅ We did our due diligence and got the deal under contract✅ Our legal team went to work… and a few months later?

I help clients clean up their numbers, spot inefficiencies, and get clearer visibility into how their properties are performing.Looking forward to connecting and contributing where I can!

$159K for 128 sqft is steep, even in a tourist spot.

Pre-marketing your listing with staged photos can help you build up wishlists, save spots on Airbnb, and even start collecting pre-bookings or interest through social media.That said, a few things to consider:Photos: If you’re doing a full shoot before moving in, make sure the place is staged exactly how it will look for guests, next year! 

Sounds like you’re in a good spot—just double-check the numbers.

I would think someone could find a better spot for the money, but you can lose too and wish you had the 2% APR while you waited for the exact right time.