You’ll want to get really familiar with local zoning laws, short-term rental rules, and landlord-tenant laws as they vary by town if you plan on going the STR route.Focus on Cash Flow Early On: You might be tempted to go for something that appreciates quickly, but in the early stages, it’s important to find properties that bring in cash flow.

Operated as an executive high-end rental for 2 years and cash flowed nicely while rented.

My thought was the higher the better to maximize cash flow.

I would like to buy a future retirement home to get away from the cold winters but in the meantime would love to rent it out as a vacation rental.What are the good areas to consider and where would I get the most vacation renters and cash flow?

If the property is not cash flowing and is due to your mortgage carry, it will most likely require a cash buyer to work (or close to it). 

Hi everyone I'm new to the Dallas County investment sceneI'm sure there are a lot of serious investors here in BP with experience who would gladly help with mapping the area to know which neighborhoods match the strategy.I focused on two main strategies- Fix and Flip and BRRRRso cash flow and appreciation need to work together.appreciate your insights and helpgod bless you all

Currently the building runs well, good tenants who are below market rent but there is harmony and dependable cash flow.

This entire conversation in my opinion comes into play for a group or entity that may have 50-100 STR's where the branding will matter more but to be honest from what we have seen when they get that large they usually have lack luster service and subpar reviews- in the end someone that is 1031'ing mostly cares about that cash flow at that level and that's why and mostly only why they care about buying a brand. 1-15 units and a brand is nice but in my opinion wont break a deal- we are trying to do it but in the end its more for our guests to have a simple streamlined way to book with us.

Hi All, What are the best cities to invest in midterm rentals which will cash flow and appreciating year over year? 

How much would you have to put in it, what would it rent for, with your current mortgage (if you have one) what would the cash flow be, and is it in a good appreciating area that you believe in?