James, based on your previous posts, you seem to have some kind of “chip on your shoulder” when it comes to licensed real estate broker/agents.  

Asking early keeps you in control of the process.And just so you know, you don’t have to carry all of this on your shoulders.

The less people you have looking at your deal, the more it's on your shoulders. 

I became his crying shoulder and confidant, stopping by once a week or so with beers and a sandwich.

I am near a few military bases and they tend to pay more so I need to balance it between shoulder season and summer season.

Update Your Pricing for Every Host City Match DateThis is the big one.You are not looking at a “busy weekend event.”You’re looking at multiple waves of global demand.These dates are high-value, high-competition, travel-heavy booking windows.If your calendar is still showing your normal rates… you’re done before you’ve even started.Why this matters:Fans travel in groupsThey book fast once fixtures dropThey’re willing to pay premium ratesThey stay longer than you thinkLocal supply dries up ridiculously earlyDon’t be the host who leaves thousands on the table simply because your calendar still shows your shoulder-season pricing.2.

If you ever need a shoulder to lean on or want to bounce ideas off someone who has navigated that market, feel free to reach out.

Many banks/lenders would give me the cold shoulder, until I started learning how to talk to people, build relationships and add value. 

Take the housing savings and principal pay down while having your tenant shoulder a chunk of the debt burden.

A lot of out-of-state investors here in Columbus, Ohio work with local attorneys or PMs who can file and handle the process on their behalf, which takes a lot of the stress off your shoulders.