Thanks in advance. 

In one of my markets I invest in I could buy a house cash for $200,000.

Thanks in advance! 

Some hosts also accept bank transfers, but you’ll want to ensure payments clear well in advance of their stay.

Try to buy “blocks of time” in advance?

While I own quite a few rental units already, I thought condos might be a good option to gift to my kids when they turn 18, offering them a safe introduction to property ownership without too much risk.However, my challenge with investment condos is that the cash flow always seems terrible.

How do others manage to create positive cash flow from MF properties with debt?

Thanks in advance for your help!

If not, you'll likely need to sign at the US consulate/embassy... and those appointments often need to be scheduled well in advance.

An appraisal fee in advance for an actual appraisal is legitimate, but you can find lenders that don't require appraisals and don't charge appraisal fees.