If you want to do JV deals with LPs, just make sure that you don't put too much valuations in sweat equities and present your success track record will help.

Building a cabin for a short-term rental gives you more control and sweat equity, but it also depends heavily on seasonal demand, regulations, and ongoing management.

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Sweat equity deals are the best to start off rent positive.

The 60+ bucket is where I start sweating because that's when you know it's not just a forgot-to-pay situation.For economic vs physical occupancy, the way I think about it: physical is just "is someone in the unit?"

The same rent ratio if you had sweat value add of $100k would not be as concerning.Good luck

That also gives me an exit strategy of sweat equity.

Meanwhile I'm down in my place dying and sweating having to keep fans running around the year and constantly to just make it livable for myself.

Consider one that would be a good investment from future rental or resale perspective ideally with the opportunity for some sweat equity also.

I’m just starting to save but know it’s important to learn best practices, understand the pitfalls and maybe even grow through sweat equity.Have a Happy New Year and look forward to connecting!