A "quick math" AirBNB analysis would have me just under breaking even on the mortgage after accounting for management, AirBNB fees, CapEx, vacancy, routine repairs and about 10% set aside for other STR related supplies.

Thanks, Ana ITS ALL about the math, thats it!! 

Work that math backward.

Do your homework and reach out to some of the companies that offer these types of self directed retirement accounts for some free consultations...

x 12 months: $7,488With Depreciation (lets take the 30 year, not worry about re-coup costs, and assume the value is all in the building and none in the land) ~3,333, add in the fact that you have a tax shelter (~$3,000) You've effectively made $15,000Pay off in 24 months: Now lets keep the math simple and pay off 1/2 of the remaining mortgage:  69,000 / 2 = $34,500 - $15,000 = -$19,000!

RE is NOTHING but math.

That's a lot of homework left to the individual investors. :)Hope that helpsJames

Its an easy math problem for those counting on 100 to 200 a month CF.

Simple math says it's worth pushing the rent on this tenant. 

I can confidently say some of them have done their homework, solved their equations,  stress tested their portfolios, and are carrying a reasonable amount of debt given their RE niche.