However, the objective of my post wasn’t just to highlight their value, but to emphasize how reviews function as an operational KPI directly impacting ROI in short-term rental portfolios.From a performance management perspective, we’re not just talking about reputation — we’re talking about:Ranking algorithms (Airbnb’s SEO model heavily weighs recent positive reviews)Conversion rates (5-star average listings consistently outperform on pricing tolerance)Booking velocity (influenced by review recency and consistency)In our property management operations, we treat reviews as predictive indicators of future cash flow, not just retrospective guest feedback.

I knew of the Vice President through some Chamber of Commerce functions and local happenings but I’m not sure if she knew my name.

As far as analyzing deals, I use an excel spreadsheet but it functions pretty similar to the BP 'Rental Property Calculator'.

Our largest employer a state memtal hospital closed down.

You can start by watching the handful of YouTube tutorials people have posted; they’re not official, but they walk through common functions and give you a sense of the system.

Thank you  Hello Tenzing,This comes down to your personal preference and how much the $10K additional investment will contribute to cashflow.If you are buying in New York, putting 100K down on a property vs. putting 110K down (for example) will not have a significant impact on monthly cashflow or overall ROI.That said, if the bathroom functions just fine and you can live with it for another year or 2, look into your investment options and how a prospective deal will change with an additional $10K down OR $10K to buy down your interest rate.All the best!

At the same time, there's no better ROI than hitting on an FHA property where you put down 3.5% that appreciates significantly.Also, despite what you may read on these forums or see elsewhere there is absolutely no reason to create an LLC to mange the property, collect rent or do any other function related to the property you acquire in your name using an FHA loan.

From a strategic investment standpoint, if your roof and siding are still functional and the damage is mostly cosmetic, you may feel tempted to redirect the funds toward interior upgrades, such as the kitchen, which could yield a rent increase and better tenant quality.

Yield is a function of risk.

I'm using Blink which does not have that function.