Seems like a great book but would like to find another book or two on the subject.

You take a HELOC for your primary renovations at 7%, invest the funds from option 1 to cover the payments of the HELOC.

ONLY when I pushed further, did they actually release those dates (and I received an email with the subject: Your reservation XXX was cancelled at property YYY), and those dates showed as truly open across both calendars. 

The guest stay with discount and toilet replacement did not cover the cost of the unit for the stay. i have the issue on occasion that the guest is expecting a bigger unit and thinks the price is high but they do not realize the value of the unit.  

Currently finalizing a deal for another property with a different individual investor where we will have the same payout model, but they will put up a bit more cash to cover all the admin work I have to do to set things up. 

This allows you to pivot when you can get a more favorable situation.Renting:Pros: Flexibility, less upfront cost, maintenance covered by landlord.Cons: Limited equity building, rising rents can strain affordability.Buying:Pros: Potential for long-term wealth building through equity and appreciation.

However, most investors aren't going to front money for a subject to deal unless they do subject to.

In my eyes, "heavy" competition is very subjective.

They managed to cover the mortgage and still had a comfortable place for family vacations.

Hi Owen- Most others have covered the specific areas to consider.