Apr 3 update
Summary
Al Williamson discusses his meeting with people to find funding for the renovation and building of five residential units above a commercial property for short-term rentals. He is putting together self-directed IRAs from friends and his own funds to fund the renovation, mentioning how STRs can allow one to step away from a 9-5 job and gain control of their time to make more money for their families. He encourages hosts to write their own future, not to go into someone else's, and make time to attend his webinar.
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