Affiliate Disclosure

1. FTC Compliance Statement

In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Guidelines (16 CFR Part 255) concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, we want you to be aware of the following:

• AshevilleRE participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission when you click on or make purchases via certain links on this Site.
• Every page containing affiliate links will include a disclosure statement. This page serves as our comprehensive disclosure.
• We disclose our affiliate relationships clearly, conspicuously, and before any affiliate links when reasonably possible.

2. How We Earn Commissions

AshevilleRE generates revenue through three primary channels:

1. Affiliate Commissions: When you click an affiliate link on our Site and complete a purchase or sign-up on the partner's website, we earn a commission. The price you pay is the same whether you use our link or go directly to the partner's site. In some cases, our link may even give you a discount.
2. Display Advertising (Future): In the future, we may display non-intrusive advertisements. These will be clearly distinguished from editorial content.
3. Premium Tools (Future): We may eventually offer premium versions of our analytical tools with enhanced features. All current tools and content are and will remain free.

We do not charge for access to the Site, sell user data, accept payment for editorial content, publish sponsored posts without clear disclosure, or earn commissions from real estate transactions.

3. Our Recommendation Philosophy

We take our role as a trusted resource seriously. The real estate industry is full of predatory marketing, kickbacks, and undisclosed conflicts of interest. We are committed to being different:

• We only recommend tools we believe in. Every product, tool, or service we link to is something we have either used personally, researched thoroughly, or heard strong independent endorsements for from trusted professionals in the Asheville real estate community. We do not recommend products solely because they offer high commissions.
• No pay-for-play. We never accept payment in exchange for a recommendation. Our opinions about tools and services are our own. If we dislike a product, we either don't mention it or we explain our concerns honestly.
• Transparency first. When we include an affiliate link, we disclose it. We do not hide disclosures in tiny text or bury them at the bottom of a page. You deserve to know when we have a financial interest.
• We welcome scrutiny. If you believe a recommendation on this Site is biased or unsubstantiated, please email us at chris@ashevillere.com. We will re-evaluate any recommendation that raises legitimate concerns.

4. No Guarantees on Earnings

Specifically regarding affiliate products and services:

• We do not guarantee that using any tool or service we recommend will result in higher investment returns, better property management outcomes, or increased rental income.
• Performance claims made by our affiliate partners (e.g., “increase your revenue by 30%”) are the partner's claims, not ours. We do not independently verify such claims unless explicitly stated.
• Past performance of any investment strategy, tool, or service does not guarantee future results. Real estate investing involves substantial risk, including the potential loss of principal.

Always conduct your own due diligence before purchasing any product, service, or investment. What works for one investor may not work for you.

5. Identifying Affiliate Links

We follow these practices to help you identify affiliate content:

• Page-level disclosure: The Resources page includes an affiliate disclosure banner at the top of the page, visible before any affiliate links appear.
• Inline labeling: Affiliate links may be labeled with a small tag such as “(affiliate link)” or an affiliate icon.
• Blog disclosure: Any blog post containing affiliate links will include a disclosure near the top of the article.
• Footer link: A link to this Affiliate Disclosure page appears in the Site's footer on every page.

If you're ever unsure whether a link is an affiliate link, assume that it might be. When in doubt, you can always navigate directly to the product's website rather than clicking our link.

6. Current Affiliate Partners

As of the last update to this page, we participate in affiliate programs with the following companies and platforms. This list may not be exhaustive and is subject to change:

• TurboTenant — Property management software for landlords. (Affiliate program)
• Buildium — Property management platform. (Affiliate program)
• PriceLabs — Dynamic pricing for short-term rentals. (Affiliate program)
• BiggerPockets — Real estate investing education and tools. (Affiliate program)
• Steadily — Landlord insurance. (Affiliate program)
• Amazon Associates — We may earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links (e.g., recommended books, equipment).

We add and remove partners based on our ongoing evaluation of their products. We do not enter into exclusive affiliate arrangements, and we reserve the right to link to competitors when appropriate.

Note: Listing a partner here does not mean we endorse every aspect of their product. We may recommend a tool for specific use cases while acknowledging its limitations for others. We strive to present a balanced view.

7. Questions & Contact

We are committed to transparency and welcome your questions or concerns about our affiliate relationships and editorial independence. If you have questions about this disclosure, specific recommendations, or believe a conflict of interest has not been adequately disclosed, please contact us:

• Email: chris@ashevillere.com
• Subject line: Please include “Affiliate Disclosure” in your subject line for faster routing.

We read and consider every message. If you have a legitimate concern about our recommendations, we will investigate and, where appropriate, update our content or disclosure practices.