I can monetize those by passing them to my realtor but that's not my main focus and not the big money maker.Should I ask them if I can provide a script that focuses more on motivated sellers with distressed properties?

Someone wants 10% interest rate, ok, I can make that work, BUT they need to take maybe an interest only payment for say 10yrs. yeah, i don't "own" the property but so what, I have CONTROL and say those interest only payments are $1k mnth and I can monetize it for $3k mnth, I'm happy. 

Moral of the story was that I should lock up property and at least try to monetize it, instead of just letting it go.

The aspect of monetizing it can happen many a way later; selling to buy a rental property, by then rent is up to where your Rent>PITI + expenses, etc.

Anyone have any takeaways from your own experiences that may apply? Creative strategies, wins, nightmares are welcome. Nuanced situation. Context:A house on our family farm is soon to be vacant. My extended family sti...

Example: Selling price: $200,000 / Existing loan: $100,000If so, you can seller finance your sale to the buyers using a wrap (called an all-inclusive trust deed/AITD in some states).So...Down Payment: $20,000Beginning SF Loan Balance: $180,000SF Loan P&I Pmt: $1,772/moUnderlying P&I Pmt: $800/moNet to you each month: $972When you're the seller, a wrap is similar to subject-to however you retain the responsibility for making payments to the existing 1st position lien holder.Absolutely involve an Attorney if you go this route, and be sure your title company is on board.

Figure out how to accept them and monetize it.

Zillow has a ton but for some reason doesn’t monetize or report.

Coupling a monetization loan with an installment sale is one way to get the tax deferral on the capital gains tax and have money that you can deploy in another asset class.You can learn more here...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/569293-can-i-use-100-bonus-depreciation-as-alternative-to-1031-exchange?

. - Art & ScienceDespite all of your research and AirDNA tools, there is a balance between planning, execution and monetization of vacation rentals and short term rentals.