Investment also spiked in Class A Short-Term Rentals (STR) and investors started paying higher and higher prices based upon anticipated STR rental rates, that exceeded sustainability based upon Long-Term Rental rates (LTR).

Hey @Eric Andersen, so there are a lot of regs in the DFW area.https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/short-term-rentalsRentals are not allowed in residential districts: A-#, AR, B, R1, R2, CR, C, D, UR.Dallas recently banned STRs in single family homes but there was an injunction that blocked it.

If it's worth that much, taking a HELOC on it should not be an issue at all long-term or short-term as long as the bank will do it.

I believe interest is tax-deductible if used for property improvements or purchases, and it gives you quick access to funds while keeping your stock portfolio intact.Private Money Loan: If you have a trusted partner and terms that work well for both parties, this could be an efficient solution without tapping into your other assets.

I am not necessarily that new in the Real Estate industry because I have a place in Tulum Mexico, Condo as a short term rental. 

Purchase price: $320,000 Currently have a long term renter, the rent pays the mortgage and other expenses but provides no cash flow.

Long term intelligence of this move is to be seen. 

A HYSA pays 4.5-5%(before rates went down) pre-tax, 3% net tax if you're a high earner. 

., $300 for paint and supplies) and add a fair hourly rate for labor.

These type living arrangements are primarily short term until user circumstances change