Not simply the traditional seasonal uptick.

This is in a C market.Building cost for traditional storage has almost doubled in the last 4 or 5 years.  

Likewise, the opposing force is agents these days are super, super pushy to where if you have them in the process they'll break anything down that isn't a linear or traditional, not necessarily easy, process.People like everything seamless and transitional, almost a turnkey process.

Pros:Potential for Bargains: Auctions can offer properties at lower prices than traditional listings.Speed: The auction process is usually quicker than traditional sales, with a defined timeline for closing.Transparency: The bidding process is transparent, and you can see competing bids in real-time.Cons:As-Is Condition: Properties are often sold "as-is," meaning no repairs or warranties.Limited Inspection: There may be limited opportunities to inspect the property before bidding.Financing Challenges: Securing financing for auction properties can be more challenging and may require quick approval.Auction Fees: Be aware of any additional fees, such as a buyer's premium, that could affect the total cost.I hope this helps you out!

It is usually less work than STRs, but results in lower rent (but should be higher than traditional LTR). 

By opting for a 100% seller financing strategy, you're essentially stepping into the shoes of a lender, offering the buyer an opportunity to purchase your home without traditional bank financing.Sale Price and Loan Terms:You sell your Kentucky home for $400,000.You offer 100% seller financing to the buyer at 4% interest over a 5-year term with a balloon payment.Original Loan vs.

Returns in Big Bear never made sense going with traditional management companies. 

You will save a lot more in expenses getting a traditional hard money loan and using your own funds for the downpayment and closing costs.

Cutting in is one of the things that left me considering this over my traditional scheme.

We’re one ofthe few property managers that require W-2’s and a bank statement and we go way beyond the traditional, “income must =3x rent” qualifier.Below is more information about what our Applications Department does to screen applicants and find the best tenantspossible for your property.Required InfoWe require the following from each applicant over the age of 18, that is not a dependent of anotherapplicant (as evidenced on a tax return):Copy of acceptable state picture IDRecent YTD paystubRecent W-2Recent Bank Statement, all pages, no info blacked outRecent tax return if self-employedApplicants are often slow about turning this information in, asking us why we need it and then takingseveral days to submit.