Then visitors click around, hesitate, and leave.

Messaging that speaks to the experience rather than just the amenities makes all the difference. 

I'm looking for some tips/things to note when first buying a rental property, such as closing cost estimations/other fees, process of applying for a loan, when to apply for a loan (make the offer then get the loan?)

But I think it's saving up for the next one, especially in an expensive market.

People need to organically look for  it on the search, and click you organically!

Anything less than A+++ location--just say "Next!"

Quote from @Justin Miller: Airbnb and VRBO's automated systems actively scan messages for external links, especially those leading to sites where direct booking is possible.Even if the link points only to your Guidebook page, if that page is hosted on your direct booking website and is "one click" away from a pricing or booking page, the platforms consider it an attempt to solicit off-platform bookings, which violates their Terms of Service.

If anyone has tips on this, valuation calculators, subcontractor findings, etc. please interact below! 

With FHA, you can: Put as little as 3.5% down, keeping more capital for reserves or future deals Live in one unit and rent out the others(if you buy a duplex, triplex, or fourplex) Use rental income to help qualifyfor a larger loan amountStart building equity, gain landlord experience, and position yourself to refinance or 1031into your next property down the roadIt’s a great way to reduce your living expenses (or even live for free), learn property management firsthand, and start stacking assets early.

But he expected to have control of it all in the next couple weeks.