Florida is down almost 15% and Texas is following the same path.I bring this up because at a recent meetup some investorswere telling me they are willing to pay full price to beat the competition.That's an insanely bad move right now unless you're willing to come out of pocket to cover expenses to try to keep those houses afloat.Stop speculation for the love of the real estate gods STOP.The only time you lose money in a real estate crash is when you sell in bad timing...BUT you must remember that deals are only deals depending on how they were BOUGHT, not how they were SOLD.Heck, even in Denver the smartest investors I know are buying at even deeper discounts because they know DOM are going to be longer than expected.Get better at sales, get better at marketing, don't be romantic on any one market and we will survive. 

I’d find a different roommate (perhaps a romantic partner you can split the bills with) or live alone while getting a second stream of income to make the payments if necessary.

He's Still Paying the Mortgage on His Ex-Girlfriend's $350K House—And Has Zero Legal RightsA viral financial horror story exposes the dangerous pitfalls of buying property with an unmarried partner—and why legal protections matter more than romantic trust.A recent YouTube short from financial content creator Caleb Hammer has sparked widespread discussion about one of the most costly mistakes young couples can make: buying a home together without proper legal protections.The story, which has resonated with thousands of viewers, centers on an unmarried man who contributed to purchasing a $350,000 house with his girlfriend, only to discover he had zero legal ownership when their relationship ended just months later.https://news.yahoo.com/news/finance/news/hes-still-paying-mo...When Reality Hit HardThe relationship deteriorated rapidly after the home purchase, with the couple breaking up after living together for only a couple of months.

You have 2 bedrooms, so you can incorporate 2 styles, one just romantic and the other one a little more advanced!

The millionaire man getting involved with the beautiful waitress is much more common than the millionaire woman getting involved with the handsome Burger King cashier.Not specific to this anonymous successful investor and the original poster, but in general, in these types of situations, if they become romantic, without all the details, who's to say who is taking advantage or who?

Hey Marc, I’d skip the string lights—they can come off as a bit cheap and more suited for a dorm room than a romantic getaway.

My best friend who is helping me with this was a romantic partner for many years.

They are more than likely in a romantic relationship.  

And it doesn't seem to spoil the charm for couples on a romantic getaway.We've been able to raise the nightly rate 2-3x with better occupancy. 

Details like mood lighting, cozy nooks, a romantic balcony setup, and a “wow” factor make all the difference.6️⃣ Digital Nomads – Comfort meets function.