In this order I would analyze the rate of return. 

I did not start buying investments for another few years as I concentrated on building my sales funnel and getting those two years of tax returns done. 

Here's the deal: You don't need to withdraw and return the current security deposit just to collect the additional $100.

Investors love seeing a solid return on investment. 

Tourism keeps short-term rentals booked, while long-term rentals offer solid returns at a lower price point with steady demand.

Your rate of return was 13% versus the 9% return not utilizing leverage.  

I've narrowed down the best return for my money in this market to a 2 bed/2 bath (with top tier amenities) - about 500 total 2/2 listings.I'm finding myself a bit stuck when analyzing why certain properties are making so much higher than the average listings when they seem to have very similar locations, amenities, style, flow of home, beds/# of people they sleep, reviews, number of reviews, etc.

Plus you can also use earnest money and even non-refundable earnest money if you want to buy you more identification time.3.

The Japanese market is different in that it is a high yield cash flow market, non speculative investing.

A special committee was formed last year, and was to hold 6 non-public meetings and then send their finalized recommendations to the commissioners in November.