It may be hard to let go at 1st but it's totally worth it once you do.

It's a tough market and you need to be kind to yourself.I appreciate this perspective, and will be assessing over the next year whether to hang on or let go. At

I always start off clients in the resort style communities rather than trying to make a go at it in a 'regular' community.

*Feel free to skip the next paragraphYou are what you eat. Never trust a skinny chef. Actions speak louder than words. Practice what you preach. Put your money where your mouth is. Walk the talk. Lead by example. The ...

Early this year my insurance rate got bumped from 7500 to 10K for a 12 unit, and I was told 2025 may not go at all.

You can always give the other unit a go at STR and if it doesnt pencil out as high as the MTR rent given that STR takes more effort as well, you can easily switch to MTR. 

Quote from @Jared Van Horn: I just finished redoing 2 duplex on one lot.

Huge tourist presence, but the population on the books is around 6,000 and its a no go at the zip code to most...Typically, your best best in rural areas is going to local banks or credit unions. 

Lot of advice out there so I'll try and provide some new angles that have helped me along the way.  1) Get data and don't go at this alone. 

If they are going to be there post closing, at minimum have your agent do a final walk and take photos and video as you will now be the landlord and responsible to hold them accountable for any damage, so document.Once you get it up as a STR, you should go at least once a quarter to make sure cleaners are doing a great job and make any needed repairs or adjustments.