Quote from @Daniel Bullock: Im new to the RE game, so this might be a basic question - what’s the usual timeframe private investors expect to get their money back?

The revenue looks like the following:Football Weekend House Rentals: $32,000 (8 home games × $4,000 per game for full house rental during game weekends)Short-Term Airbnb Rentals: $47,952 (333 non-game days × 48% occupancy × $300 nightly rate for year-round vacation/corporate rentals)Game Day Parking: $9,000 (8 home games × 15 parking spots × $75 per car for tailgaters walking to stadium)Total Annual Gross Revenue: $88,952Looking for input on the following:1.

Absolutely, Steve private money has become a real game changer, especially in today’s market where speed and flexibility can make or break a deal.

He has no skin in the game. 

Quote from @William Thompson: One thing I’ve noticed working with a lot of investors is this:People spend a ton of time researching markets, strategies, and financing…but almost no time building the habits that actually keep their portfolio healthy long-term.Here’s the simple truth:Your systems will make or break your growth.Not the market.Not the deal.Not even the interest rate.I’ve seen investors with average deals but great systems outperform people buying in the best markets with none.Things like:Keeping clean booksTracking expenses in real timeReviewing your numbers monthlyHaving a game plan before tax seasonThese aren’t exciting, but they’re the difference between “I think I made money” and “I know exactly what’s working.”Real estate is more forgiving than most businesses… but eventually, disorganization catches up.The investors who last are the ones who treat it like a business early — even when they only own one door.What’s one system or habit that’s helped you stay organized as your portfolio grows? 

Fix Your Minimum Stays, Blocks, and Calendar GapsMost hosts assume football fans will fly in, watch a match, and fly out.That is not how it works.Here’s what actually happens:Many fans travel with familyPeople stay multiple nights before and after matchesSome attend multiple games in nearby citiesTravellers use it as a full holidayBusinesses send staff for 2–6 weeks at a timeYou need to strategically adjust:Minimum staysCleaning gapsOne-night holesCalendar inefficienciesThis alone can double your revenue for the World Cup period.3.

So I require skin in the game (average is 5% to 15%) to offset this.

But you still have skin in the 'game'.

I'm currently playing this game at the moment.

Sometimes the best play is changing the game altogether.Thank you for this @Joey Banasihan.