Strategies include offering owner financing, allowing trade-ins, or providing lease options.

While it is true that the time of year can influence market activity, as others have mentioned, there is usually a trade-off depending on the season.

If for some reason I need to return security deposit at a different time I'll either take the 3mo interest from their security deposit, or I'll do a trade from my reserves. 

At my point in life everything I own is both a cash flow superstar and appreciating nicely, because I'm invested in growing, popular areas.If I was just starting off now, I'd probably be aiming for value-add in good areas where I could either live there while improving the unit(s) - ie a duplex, triplex - or where I could trade sweat equity for profit, or both.

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.), Either a US credit report or credit trade line history in your country of origin, US Entity documents (EIN, Operating Agreement, Articles of Organization,), 2 months bank statements for proof of closing, and 6-12 months reserves on top of closing costs and DP. 

I want a specialist that's an expert, and not a jack of all trades and master of none.

A shorter minimum stay and dynamic pricing are great for attracting bookings during slower periods, though the trade-off with single-night weekend stays is definitely a balancing act.

Once that phase is complete, I’d transition back into long-term holds.As for the cash-out refi, without at least doubling the rent, I’d be in a net-negative position each month, which doesn’t seem like a worthwhile trade-off.On the tenant side, I agree with your point about the business aspect—it’s something I’m working on coming to terms with.

Sharing our home a bit has been a small trade-off for living nearly mortgage-free while building wealth.