CHBO can be inconsistent, but with the $300 cost easily covered by one booking, it can still be worthwhile despite its unpredictability.

I feel that betting on long term appreciation is a long shot, simply because the future is too unpredictable and the market is dynamic.  

This is a very inefficient and unpredictable way to do business for the land lord.

They hate the long hours, unpredictable income and ungrateful clients.2.

I'm thinking of buying through hen too, though my job unpredictability requires me to move unannounced, argh!

I know that weather is unpredictable and our current hurricane season proves that. 

However, the stock market can be more volatile, meaning that stock prices can fluctuate rapidly and unpredictably, and it doesn't provide cash flow like rental income.It's important to consider your individual goals and risk tolerance when deciding whether to invest in real estate or the stock market, or a combination of both.

I am simply saying you have an opportunity to increase your cash flow in the case that you're not so in love with and fixated on the market return which you cannot control and is whimsical and unpredictable at best.

Condo HOAs aren't the worst, but they can be unpredictable.

I got tired of the unpredictable stocks and wanted to generate income predictably.