Cool.Anyways, I decided to test on my own properties and share my findings here what could get them booked again.My thesis was "if I was as big as Airbnb, and I SHIFTED my focus on what HOSTS want to what GUESTS want - how would I reward that?"

So shifting the 12.5% to hosts you have to raise your rate more than 12.5%. 

From an owner's perspective, it's just leaner; fewer lists to manage, junk leads, staff members, and logistical headaches.Happy investing!

What your portfolio looks like and how it's structured legally and from an insurance perspective will heavily inform what you can do with regards to umbrella insurance.

heheI miss the Midwest's "simple" mentality of my common folks.Even tho, as you mentioned the weather can get brutal.It's always a tough gig to do deals from afar unless buying turnkey.Even then, turnkey is not worth it unless the portfolio is big.As soon as you can, move to the market you want to invest in and with time you might become "institutionalized" to it just like I did with Toledo hahaI put Ohio Cashflow on the back burner 3 years ago as I got burnt out on working with investors lolWe only sell from time to time to our existing book of business and if I like the specific investor hahaI list most deals on the MLS and once sold, I clean my hands.No need to babysit the never satisfied and disgruntled landlords expecting retirement from 1 turnkey property...Unfortunately, it is what it is and I ate $#@% for many years before I said enough is enough heheOz Realty has been the bread and butter for us and our main focus since we shifted focus.Crazy that I'm even typing this as I hated PM for many years and considered it just as the "necessary evil" in order to offer a turnkey product.Now, if I could turn back time, I'd never do turnkey and would only do PM hehe.Everything happens for a reason mate.Granted, it took 7+ years to create a lean and efficient PM machine heheI'm in Toledo every month for 7-10 days so feel free to hit me up whenever you are in town.All the best mate 🙏 @Engelo Rumora , haha, a new book would be valid for sure, as things do change fast in this world, looking forward to it. 

“Three reasons values shift in your ZIP this quarter.

Markets shift, but disciplined operators don’t.Reserves aren’t a “nice to have.”

It feels like the funding landscape has shifted a lot since last year — deals are still out there, but margins are tighter, and lenders seem more selective.For those of you actively flipping:Have rising interest rates affected your ability to get financing or close deals?

It’s clear that the rental market is shifting fast, especially in TX and FL where elevated inventory is giving renters more leverage.As investors and property managers, adapting strategy is everything: realistic pricing, solid tenant screening, and proactive marketing make all the difference right now.I’ve been helping clients navigate these exact challenges — turning data into smarter leasing decisions and stronger returns.Let’s connect if you want to position your portfolio for stability and long-term cash flow despite market changes.

I started investing in Philly for almost 10 years with some section 8 mixed in that does really well  -- but keep an eye on the HUD policy shifts being discussed, going all-in on HCV can leave you exposed if things tighten up.