I rent to one couple or small family for the full rental period - no less than 2 months and no more than 3 months.

Btw a trial is free for 7 days, Starter plan is $119 after that.

-Build a strong network in Detroit of real humans over a period of months, buy a better deal, hold it for 10+ years, weather early storms:  better chance for success.Even on that latter deal though, are you going to cash flow in month 1 or year 1 or even year 5? 

Keep in mind that they can increase that period if they get complains from the community, so make sure you're in good relationship with your neighbors.

Otherwise, if you are referring to ETF's such as Spiders, or QQQ, the the holding period rules apply.

If I only need a small amount for a short period of time, a HELOC works great although rates are variable.

It wouldn’t even be listed on Airbnb during this period so I wouldn’t get dinged by them for blocking the calendar.

When it comes to these types of auctions by the sheriff, is there a waiting period that must be observed before rehabbing/renting the building post winning the bid?

Just remember anyone who has acted as your employee, attorney, accountant, investment banker or broker, or real estate agent or broker within the 2-year period ending on the date of the transfer of the first of the relinquished properties is considered your agent and is disqualified from being your QI.So definitely ask them for recommendations but they cannot act as your QI on the exchange. 

My draw down period is ten years of interest only payments then twenty years principal plus interest after that.