Numerically the $X/mo might be the same as their 20% cut of net profit, but an important difference here is that now it's 100% your property, you don't have someone looking over your shoulder every time you sign a new tenant, etc. - The 20% owner wants a one time payout.

People are going through a lot in these situations, if and investor can stepin caringly with their needs in mind and figure out what can be done that's a heavy weight off a family's or a person's shoulder. 

I would love to hear from investors that have been in this investment type for a while, as well as some newbies like myself, to get your thoughts on: -Occupancy rate in prime season vs shoulder season? 

We've been debt free for about two years now and having that peace of mind is a huge weight off our shoulders. 

We've seen two partnering styles: Bring a deal or money, and partner with an existing operator _or_ find a mentor who has interest in the deal to look over your shoulder and make sure things are going right.

You don't need hours logged rubbing shoulders with mortgage brokers to get one either. 

So all said & done there is a tremendous upside to using methods 4-19 versus 1-3, where you will be shoulder to shoulder with tonnes of newbies competing for pennies on the dollar. 

and the no more up-front payments piece as that's going to create a big cashflow hole during the shoulder seasons now. 

I can't imagine shouldering that expense as a tenant, although I've been told that there are a number of nice buildings that utilize primarily electric heat. - Also, we would have to run 220 lines to each unit. 4) Mini-split system.

Investors don't have a ton of time but if you can take some of the responsibility off their shoulders they will reward you with knowledge.