Why Your Airbnb Listing Isn’t Showing Upb  and How to Fix It FastMany hosts think their low bookings are because of the market — but often, it’s because guests never see their listing in the first place.Here are 3 qui...

New listings saw meaningful increases, up 12.7% in Austin and 7.9% metro-wide, while active listings climbed 9.2% in Austin and 12.4% in the metro, boosting overall supply as more sellers return to the market.Inventory levels continued their gradual rise.

Whether to pay it off or buy another really comes down to your goals and tolerance for leverage.If you pay it off, you’ll immediately boost your monthly income by the $1085 mortgage payment, giving you a strong, predictable return with no interest drag or refinance risk.

I love how you’re blending impact with investing which exactly the kind of approach that can make a real difference.I’ve worked with investors and operators through Vanderburgh Sober Living, and one thing that stands out is how much effective management and resident support can boost both the stability and success of these homes.

-Features include modern architecture, lighting, and landscaped approaches to enhance trail connectivity and walkability.Why it matters for investors:-Connectivity boost: The bridge links two of Charlotte’s highest-growth districts — Uptown and South End — creating seamless pedestrian and bike access between residential, retail, and employment hubs.

Rule of thumb: if it doesn’t boost cash flow, resiliency, or velocity—skip it.

Winter definitely slows things down in many markets, especially in colder regions.A few strategies that have worked for me during the off-season include:Offering slightly reduced rent for longer lease terms (like 15 or 18 months) to avoid winter lease ends in the futureProviding flexible move-in dates or short-term leases that end in spring or summerIncluding small move-in perks like a rent credit or gift card to boost interest without reducing rent across the boardIncreasing marketing efforts and refreshing listings on listing platforms more frequently to stay visibleIt’s all about staying proactive and making your units stand out.

The $100k of value added above cost not only provides instant boost to the appreciation, but it can reduce the investment amount.  

Even smaller multifamily or single-family rentals can unlock big upfront write-offs that boost cash flow now instead of over 27.5 years.Also, make sure to review passive activity loss limits, if you or your spouse qualify as a Real Estate Professional, you could deduct rental losses against other income instead of carrying them forward.

A 50‑year mortgage boosts paper cash flow by stretching payments, but you trade it for far more total interest, slower equity build, and likely tighter prepay rules; that only makes sense if you’re buying a true cash‑flowing asset and need the lower payment to clear DSCR or reserves.