One, it can solve any short comings in the income. 

@Jonathan CooperIf your current accountant is not familiar short term rentals and/or cost segregations, it's time to get a new accountant.

Sometimes you have to step back, really think about your long term and short term goals, stick to a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly plan.

Quote from @Chris Watkins: Quote from @Chris Watkins: Quote from @Eric Lee: Hi all,I'm looking to acquire my first rental property and am strongly leaning towards a short-term rental while doing a MTR for off-peak seasons.

The people that I see that have made their investors and GPs themselves real long term wealth, never anticipated a huge short term return.  

I don't think it's the end of the world @Jonathan Greene...if it still helps someone learn something new there is at least some positive.In my opinion, those trolls will get seen for who they really are in the long run, so it is just a short-term play...that I don't know is worth worrying much about.I'd rather someone say, "Here is a question we often get asked as a general contractor: how much does it cost to dig down a Chicago basement?  

Shortly after Roofstock acquired them I have seen improvements and haven't had issues with bank account connectivity.  

I am looking at short to mid term rentals 

with an interesting U-shape, but short-term money is still more expensive than long-term (https://www.ustreasuryyieldcurve.com) . 

Consider Angie Medina with Orlando Short Term Rentals.