I’m especially interested in hearing:• What made a support team truly valuable to your business• The things that frustrated you or slowed you down• What you wish agencies or VAs understood better about investors• Any features, reporting, systems, or communication styles that would make the experience 10x better• What’s missing in the market right nowI talk to a lot of investors, and everyone seems to have a different experience — some great, some not so great — so I’d love to hear directly from the community here.No selling here, just trying to learn from people actually doing deals and understand what matters most to you when it comes to operational support.Looking forward to hearing your insights!  

Just watch those videos and see what coaching style he has...and think about if it's something you want. 

With rising demand in multiple states, I’m seeing landlords shift toward DSCR-style strategies to scale faster without traditional approval bottlenecks.

To note, this is a ranch style house that sits on a foundation, no basement.

As we near the final stages of construction for what will be our first STR, I'd love to connect with other investors across the Country that fit into one or both of the two boxes below to share/brainstorm/network:- small STR rental owner (sleep count of 4 or less) that is located just outside of a medium metro (property is located about 20 minutes to Duluth, MN); and/or-STR owners with a studio or ultra small 1 BR or efficiency style STR offering that is fully on-grid (sorry for the non-grid folks...interested in exploring/connecting on that more at a future date)Some subjects of particular interest:-direct booking setup/site recommendations/web hosting, etc.

It doesn’t swing, doesn’t get handled, and has almost no moving parts to maintain.If you really want zero glass at all, a full wet room style works too, but it requires waterproofing the entire bathroom, which drives cost up.For rentals, the half-wall has been the best mix of:• low maintenance• no moving parts• more durable than curtains• still looks intentional instead of improvisedKeeps the water in, keeps the repairs down, and tenants don’t complain about it looking cheap.

Depending on your price point, you may not need to have brand new HVAC, electric, and plumbing--just functional and reliable.The best bang for your buck is to update colors and styles. 

The quick turnaround highlighted how wholesale-style transactions can create efficient wins when the numbers are clear and the team executes with confidence.Lessons learned?

Standardize everything.Rehab becomes expensive when every project looks different.We use:• One paint color• One flooring type• One vanity and cabinet style• One fixture packageOur crews know exactly what to install, and we buy in bulk.

Even a small cottage style business can create risks if something goes wrong or if customers start coming to the property.It is best to maintain the property strictly as a residential space and avoid activities that could impact your insurance, the other tenant or your liability as the owner.