Before signing, look at the property with guest eyes — not just owner eyes.
Mateo Carrillo
Hospitality specialist
The decision starts long before the deed.
A rental property isn't the same as one you'd live in. What you fall in love with may not be what pays the rent.
Being "downtown" sounds good until guests can't walk to a decent coffee. Walk the area at different hours before buying.
Two well-placed bathrooms beat a third bedroom. Open kitchen wins over closed kitchen.
A patio that can become a pool transforms the listing. A rusted water tank tanks it.
About the author
Mateo Carrillo
Hospitality operations consultant. Writes about turning empty properties into homes for other people.
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