Having someone help pressure-test deals and stay involved through the full process can make that first project a lot smoother

Judge-test thinking is the gold standardMany respondents independently framed the decision the same way:Would a judge likely agree this is damage?

Many landlords double-check with tools like TransUnion SmartMove or RentPrep to get cleaner identity matching and more reliable credit and background data.

and make sure to explore a cost segregation study for additional tax savings, especially if you are a 'Real Estate Professional' (750+ hours) and can prove material participation in the rentals (meet 1 of 7 separate tests), then you can use those losses to offset your w2 income rather than being trapped as 'passive'Would recommend RE Cost Seg or SMF Cost Segregation Advisors for the cost seg study itself 

Start by checking PI Magazine where you’ll have plenty to choose from.Most of the subscription-based data providers advertise there, too.

Sellers received about 91% of list price in Austin (down from about 92%), while metro sellers averaged about 91% (down from about 92%), reflecting a more negotiated market.Overall, the December data reflects a seasonally slower Austin-area housing market closing out 2025, with modest year-over-year price declines, slightly improved closed sales activity, and inventory levels that remained moderately higher than a year ago heading into 2026.Here are the December 2025 stats for Austin and the greater metro:Here are the leasing numbers for the City of Austin and the greater Austin metro area:A 30-year fixed rate mortgage is currently around 6.07% interest, down from the 7.13% high seen over the past 12 months.

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Steven, I don't have specific data to back up what is just my opinion. 

I was thinking about partnering with one of the two bike shops in town to test and see if people that come to the resort will want to rent them.

This is up to 2024 data, but when I add 2025, Calgary is following the red, Edmonton the green, but I expect Edmonton will level off or decrease in 2026.