I like the idea of STR as it seems like it can generate significantly more income than LTR and would allow me to block out dates if I have friends or family come visit.

If you get a proven operator that offers sightly less, it may still be a good idea to stick with someone who's been around the block for a while. 

The person I want to invest with is able to accumulate cash, in their personal life, on a regular basis, and is not, over the course of many years, blocked by one barrier or another from this accumulation.

Go to the food pantry and pick up blocks of cheese.  

Often 3 blocks can make 2~3 times difference in the price. 

Not sure how they could block a sale but I imagine they told him the central heating unit for the whole complex would soon need replacement so a special assessment would be upcoming.  

I unfortunately blocked two plots and paid 20% for both and now it is almost 2 years and there is no response at all from Wagner or the builders :(-------The house will come with stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, hood, refrigerator, and range.3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms2 Car garage 1323Sq/ftThe price of this property is $198,000.00 with a 20% due at contract and the remaining 80% could be paid via conventional financing or cash.

I removed the chimney and added modern HVAC, making it the only house on the block with it, significantly enhancing its value.

I removed the chimney and added modern HVAC, making it the only house on the block with it, significantly enhancing its value.

I removed the chimney entirely and installed a full HVAC system, making it the only house on the block with modern heating and cooling.