If you want real yield or cashflow, you have to buy in a non-vacation market that is not top of mind for an STR.

Quote from @Jaycee Greene: Hi @Chloe Salcedo, welcome to the BP Forum and I'm sorry to hear about your medical issues!

How I have seen an hourly rate structure for a buyers agent work is like this: a non-refundable retainer is first paid to the broker. 

One is a non-conforming duplex, the other is a flip with lot split-development opportunities.

To me, this is an easy non-renewal.

I have worked with many medical professionals where they adopted the basic strategy you are trying to use.

Lock-out, should they continue to not come even, would be typically less than 14-days.Unless the tenant comes even with the rent (which would result in dismissal of the non-payment of the case), there is generally limited defense to this process.

Every bank at that time had way too many non-performing assets on its books.

STRs in Non-Traditional MarketsShort-term rentals in areas near universities or event venues are gaining popularity.

**Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)**: This can be useful to protect sensitive information about the deal or the parties involved, especially if you are working with multiple investors.