But mostly, guests have commented in reviews those amenities were nice to have although other amenities ranked higher (e.g. fully stocked kitchen).I've cut back on the mini splurges (e.g. balloons + bouquet when I heard about a special birthday, etc.) and it hasn't affected ratings although I'm thinking of offering some packages for guests who want the convenience of such splurges provided (Garrett Brown's idea!).

I think it's a gamble, could do well but could do terribly. - Don't buy sight unseen.

I realized that my personal goals were more aligned with that than growing a team and gambling on others to do their part.

Hi everyone,I’m considering buying a 2,500 sq ft commercial property with this deed restriction (in place until 2037):“Neither Grantee nor its successors, assigns or legal representatives, lessees, or sublessees, shall conduct or permit the conduct on the Property of, and the Property shall never be used for:(i) a grocery or convenience store selling at retail any food or food products, dairy products, beer, wine or other alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises;(ii) the retail sale of any food or food products, beer, wine or other alcoholic beverages for consumption on or off the premises.”My plan is to use the space as an event venue (birthdays, weddings, baby showers, etc.), where renters bring/cater their own food and drinks.

Outsourcing property management wasn’t just about convenience; it would give the bandwidth to scale more strategically.That said, it really comes down to finding a quality PM.

Funds can be convenient, but you lose control.

I have had them simply tell me they had no clue how they got to where they are at.I have had others that lied to spouse and had gambling problems.. come knock on the door after I bought it at the court house steps and the spouse was unaware the house was even in foreclosure and they just lost it.. 3 attempted suicides after buying at courthouse steps one successful  its a very emotional side of the business no doubt.. but nothing has changed from what you are experiencing today and what has been ( at least my experience) over the last 40 years dealing with NODs and court house steps.

You can do tons of research but there is no way to mitigate much of the gambling type of risks.

This convenience comes at a premium, which can make it difficult to find a property that also meets your cash flow targets, especially with a 20% down payment.- The 1% Rule: The 1% rule is a great starting point, but it's a general guideline that doesn't always hold up in a competitive, high-demand market like DFW.

I would be looking for a Realtor, that has me as best interest, not just another commission check, that also invests in the same locations that I could use their contractor, property manager, lender, maintenance crew.I guess the "I want Cash Flow + Appreciation" is what everyone wants, but it is easier said than done.My version of "investing in Vegas" is gambling.