If they get pinched for money or the local laws change outlawing STR, or requiring owner occupied.

However, talking with my cleaners, they have felt the pinch this year as well, as overall, they have seen a decrease in bookings in all of the rentals they support.There is truth to what you said about the mediocre middle for sure.  

I'm so glad you decided to come check out Melrose that day, even though we both probably just wanted to drink some hot chocolate by the fire.  

When I think of my goal for next year, to do $300-$400K flips, and I think of handing over $30K in fees and interest, not to mention the minor yet annoying pinches and slaps and whatever other surprises they'll think of by then, I know I have to find an alternative.

I funded my down payments with cash loans from the bank they were at 20%. one year down the line I am feeling the pinch and the business getting affected badly.I am able to make 20% profit if I sell.I am thinking of selling these apartments and invest else where.Where I can get max leverage and min down payment.Other option is to buy in Dubai itself with better ROI and lesser down payment.Sajid.

If I were out in that side of the country, I'd jump at the chance to get coffee (I've never been a coffee fan, but I'm forcing myself to like it and get addicted, to curb my addiction of Peppermint Hot Chocolates from Starbucks... it's bad!)

Kim:Kitty litter (the coarse pellet kind) will also work in a pinch ... for traction, it won't melt your ice.

I'm not a fan of HomeDepot or Lowes for appliances, but I will in a pinch

I have had to sell a car for well under value when I was in a pinch.

You can probably get a good feel for market conditions and whether you are in a bit of a pinch.