Being able to take negative feedback, identify patterns, and adjust the product accordingly is often what separates strong long term operators from those who keep repeating the same mistakes.

I am sure a marble look would be nicer.

On our end, I speak with a good amount of potential investors every week and we are starting to see a pattern whereas they are honed in and focused on my experience and track record have been one of the first questions they are asking.

The 50/50 split between VRBO and Airbnb is interesting and reinforces the value of being on multiple platforms.On the 3-night minimum question: I don’t think you’d necessarily be shooting yourself in the foot, but it really depends on your market and demand patterns.

Another pattern worth pointing out is that these investors often end up with the highest insurance premiums because they get pulled into every nuisance claim—claims that would have never reached them personally had their operations, documentation, and communication been handled correctly.

It gets tricky based on flight patterns, time of day, and the mission(s) of the installation.  

Quote from @Mark Bassali: After reviewing a lot of dscr files that didn’t make it to the finish line, a few patterns keep showing up:• Deals that “cash flow” on paper, but don’t qualify under the lender’s rent methodology• Reserve and liquidity requirements surfacing late and killing momentum• Assumption that all dscr lenders underwrite the same (they don’t)• DSCR being forced on deals that still need seasoning or stabilizationThe deal itself usually isn’t bad, the structure and lender fit are.When dscr is matched correctly to the asset, market, and timing, it’s one of the cleanest tools investors have.

This will help you develop pattern recognition and know what a good deal looks like. 

There is a loss of a promised income stream with zero communications with investors, there is a pattern of non payment across at least seven DST's, there is a 53 million dollar lawsuit against the sponsor for fraud, and I am just scratching the surface!

Forty-five days after sale, with no identifiable Chapter 13 case and no case number provided, is already beyond what would normally be considered a routine delay.What really stands out here is the pattern.