Changed the cash deal to a mortgagee, would only fund $179,000 of the $190,000 (appraisal came in at $202,000) for cost of house, and then wouldn't fund to a partnership, only an LLC or corporation.

Investors tend to incorporate in either Nevada or Wyoming because the corporate veil is the hardest to pierce in those states.As for market selection, there are great opportunities in the Midwest and Southeast.

Airbnb and VRBO are popular platforms, and corporate rentals or mid-term rentals like on Furnished Finder could also be an option depending on demand.

While I do maintain a relatively modest percentage of my assets in money market instruments, corporate debt funds, and high dividend stocks, I remain most comfortable with the investments I specialize in and know best.  

While I agree that the STR market has matured and margins are compressing, I don’t think this is a universal truth especially for Americans buying in international markets like Germany.

Know this first:  the #1 reason that landlords fail is their failure to manage to the lease (American Apartment Owners' Assn). 

New corporate tenant is working out really well.

Thanks in advance  Are you a corporation, LLC, individual?

I also talked to Prime Corporate Services.

Focus on long-term guests, like corporate clients staying 30+ days, because it’s easier and brings steady income.