My family and I are also regulars in Tahoe for ski trips and have had a mix of good and not-so-good experiences with short-term rentals.

You will also need this info for contact information, etc.Request in your offer a letter signed by both the seller and tenant agreeing on the current value of the security deposit.

Yes - you should be able to find a lender that is "AirBnBRRRR" friendly - most DSCR Lenders will require the full 12 months of STR history but a few that specialize in STR can qualify less than one year, typically with AirDNA projections or some common-sense mixed underwriting approach

I've heard some mixed opinions on this area and looking for some thoughts.

I'm 35, with a wonderful wife and a big ol' Shepard mix named Brewski.

This person sent an annual report and a few letters updating the investors on the motel but that all ended in 2020.

Blue cities in red states are probably the right mix of what you want for the appreciation side and it not interfering with the regulations.    

I have had success bringing complex situations to the creative folks of BP and letting you all do your thing... so going back to the well again.There is an area of our town that we would like to purchase our forever h...

If mixed in with your deposits and reserve funds, you may accidentally spend money you shouldn't have.

My dad had a mixed use property built in 1890, and was told if he made major changes, the grandfathering may be lost.