, I stayed in the Waikiki Sunset which was also fine.You just have to run your numbers like any other deal.

@Placeholder PlaceholderOne word of caution I would advise: If a community or local government is enacting restrictions and also regularly enforcing them, then its often a reflection of the local community sentiment which increases the chance of a neighborhood or nearby resident calling you in if they think you may be running an STR.

While the savings can be significant, end of day, I still had to run the numbers to make sure the Minoan numbers were better than what I could get via sale, etc.

The discipline to run on a budget for a number of years or decades depending on your math, doesn't factor in emergencies or market changes where the HELOC could be used to invest in other places.

If you don't mind me asking, who's running your numbers/proformas for you? 

I've been running no-pitch meetups since the pandemic where we started online and it takes a lot of vetting and not over-promoting.

What do people do when they run out of funds (liquidated credit cards and family members assistance)?  

So, again, to me there is not much difference between remotely investing in let's say Vietnam vs the US, because I don't have any intention to move to either location. thanks for the heads up on BRRRR, I'm just at the start of my research, so always happy to hear opinions and information from others.

Here’s what I’ve seen work well:Furniture Purchase:If the furniture fits the vibe you’re going for and is in good shape, buying it can definitely help you hit the ground running.

I run a turnkey provider and built new construction single-family homes in the area.