If there is already a thread I missed, feel free to direct me. 

Do you feel that it puts a stain on your listing with cancellation fees, or do you believe those fees help hold bookers accountable for making “we might go, we might not” reservations? 

The key differentiator is that these models would be constantly updated for things like:Changing mortgage rate formulas and lending rules.New tax laws and depreciation rules.Integration with current data sources for things like rental comps or maintenance costs (where possible).New model types based on emerging strategies.The goal is to save you the hours of building and, more importantly, maintaining your own spreadsheets.I'd be incredibly grateful if you could help me with any of these questions:The Pain Point: Does manually updating your analysis spreadsheets for rule changes feel like a chore?

I do not have the rehab money, and finally feel in decent financial shape, and so am reluctant to go into high interest debt to rehab. 

I am eager to get started but just feel like I don't have enough money to get started, especially in my market.

I feel most comfortable looking in the same market where my current rental is as I feel I have a pretty good grasp on the area.

That part still feels like a gray area for me. 

It is nowhere near Sun Valley prices, yet you are only about an hour and a half away.Accessibility: Despite its rural feel, Mackay is an easy in and out drive from larger hubs like Idaho Falls, Hailey, and Sun Valley.Tourism and Recreation: The area has all the raw ingredients for eco lodges, cabins, adventure tourism, or even a boutique ski operation.

With your line of work I feel you will be in  great position to start your RE career running. 

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