Hello,I am working for a Property Management firm so I'm getting hands on experience. 

In the summer it's occasionally outside somewhere.Jeff @Jeff Rogers I'm interested in meeting up as well, just moved here from Washington state and working at a local commercial real estate firm.

This was my first time using a search firm to help focus on cash flowing / appreciating markets.

When you standardize repairs and expectations, you remove 90 percent of the surprises.3️⃣ Only hire contractors and PMs with actual Section 8 experienceThis is where most people get burned.

Scope of improvements included:Full interior updates: new flooring, interior paint, lighting, granite countertops, and updated appliancesAddition of high-demand short-term rental amenities: game rooms, custom bunk beds, hot tubs, swimming pools, and putting greensProfessional interior design and full furnishing to optimize guest experience and nightly ratesThese improvements were executed with the objective of maximizing long-term performance, increasing appraised value, and creating differentiated offerings within the Hot Springs vacation rental market.Refinance & Financial PerformanceUpon completion of renovations, we partnered with a local commercial lender to refinance the portfolio.Combined appraised value (ARV): $2,601,000Approved loan amount: $2,200,000 (cash-out refinance)After retiring the hard money loan, the transaction resulted in a net cash return of $300,470.51, which represents $118,181.09 more than our original down payment—effectively removing all invested capital from the project.TimelineThe full cycle—from acquisition through renovation and refinance—was completed in 174 days.OutcomeThe result is a portfolio of three fully renovated, amenity-rich lakefront properties, each now positioned to perform as premium short-term rentals with strong long-term appreciation potential.

It was presented by a self-designated high-end tax strategies firm.

Would recommend.I will be using the firm for my 2022 tax return (1040 and 3 LLC's), expensive (about $5k-6k) but given they've assisted with the tax planning I'm hopeful the synergy will provide the best outcome.Happy to answer any add'l questions.Pat  Hi Pat,Just want to confirm, that is HallCPA fee for filling 2022 tax for one 1040 and 3 LLCs?

It wouldn’t be a good idea to move in and immediately raise the rent and remove the tenant’s exclusive access to the garage and backyard—that could create tension or potential legal issues.A better approach would be to move into the upstairs unit and, about 30 days before the tenant’s lease term ends, notify them that you’re open to renewing their lease but under new terms—specifically, that both units will share access to the garage and backyard.Moving into the upstairs unit and renting out the lower unit is a smart strategy overall.

Remove those and the Net S8 Rent will be market rent.Typically, the only way to get more than market rent is by buying in Class D areas and hoping a S8 tenant will live there instead of a Class C area.Keep in Mind: TENANTS QUALIFY FOR SECTION 8 FOR A REASON!

Some tenants avoid communication rather than give a firm answer.