On the other hand, if you’re optimizing for stability and simplicity, owning free and clear provides peace of mind and consistent yield — especially when rates are high and returns are tight.Property Mix: A two-unit with an ADU is a great hybrid asset — flexible enough to adapt between STR, mid-term, or long-term leases depending on market shifts.

MTRs for traveling healthcare pros is a real niche play, especially since you already work in that space and understand the demand.One thing to keep in mind is that in some of these more affordable metro areas, especially in the Midwest and Southeast, you can often find properties that still cash flow as long-term rentals and keep the option open for MTR if you want to optimize.

With the $ we are buying taco stands, and "optimizing them with ai".....

But I would note that using a direct booking strategy is best when your on platform conversion rate is already optimized - you've nailed your audience, your market positioning, your pricing.  

Additionally, I don't know if it's because I use a Mac but on the website when I scroll down on the main page, I can't scroll back up to the very top to click back on the "menu" or "settings" and instead have to navigate the less convenient side bar.

Quote from @Kate Stoermer: I just did an optimization analysis of a 3 bedroom in Pigeon Forge area in a resort (shared amenities) for a client. 

You generally want to optimize your experience and credit to get favorable financing. 

But one extra BRRRR/year here is worth ~$75k in forced equity—so if self-managing costs me even one deal annually, I’ve over-optimized the P&L and under-optimized the balance sheet.

Proactive tax planning helps you leverage deductions, choose optimal structures, and keep more of what you earn.

I get it man sometimes life gets in the way; I'm wrestling with the same problem myself. so, the past few years I've spent optimizing my first deal by implementing systems and improving the property as much as possible.