Guess we'll need to figure something else out.The rest of the changes:Mandatory fees that guests need to pay, such as utilities, pet fees, and resort fees, must be included in the nightly price or “Additional Charges” in your calendar’s price settings.Any mandatory fees not included in a listing’s total price at checkout are no longer allowed.Optional add-ons, like paid parking, can be offered to guests but must be stated in listing description or house rules and processed through the Resolution Center.Any reservation changes, such as dates or number of guests, must be made directly to the booking by selecting “Change reservation” in the reservations details page.Security deposits can no longer be collected, with limited exceptions.

Dave Ramsey says the only ship that doesn't float is a partnership.Instead, you could each save up 10-30K individually and buy primary houses and house hack.

I'm licensed in IN, but Gary is not my market of expertise.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of sweet talker contractors that persuade me that they have indeed: cleaned snow, mowed lawn, completed painting the house, removed garbage or any debris, or similar, but they do not send me the pictures as a proof.Of course all of them ask money in advance, and even though I try to send payments only after the work is done, it's not always possible.My question is, how do you fight those situations?

Let’s say “market rent” is $500 and utilities are $100/mo.

This week, as a new investor, I learned a hard but valuable lesson: If you're in a competitive market, you have to be aggressive and prepared.

Construction costs are a little easier as I have a great, trusted builder, but one has to be able to sell the new house at a profit. 

Forgive me, I'm outsider... although I own a house in Toledo. 

I'm here in the Birmingham, AL market.

The quick answer is no, but best to read this article as various states have certain requirements: https://www.zillow.com/learn/do-i-need-an-agent-to-sell-my-house/