Willing to customize to tenant desires FOR A PRICE. obviously, some of the above is accomplished by the particular property you purchased; some by repairs, maintenance and improvements, and some by ongoing service commitment.   

I understand it isn't easy, especially when new in the investing game.  

A customer of mine happened to be a local real estate investor and he owned the land next to my business. 

It's a whole new world to me and throughout the dozen books and hundred podcasts I've listened to so far I've waffled back and forth from feeling encouraged and excited to feeling like getting into the game in my area would be unattainable... and then back to being encouraged.

I don't know what the issue is/was, but I think a lot of customers want to play games and he probably did his best to keep them on the straight and narrow. 

It's simply a numbers game. 

There are several articles that do an exceptional job of explaining who, what, where, why and how tax payers qualify for the ‘STR Loophole’ listed here:The Short Term Rental Tax Loop Hole: A Game Changer for W-2 Wage EarnersThe Short Term Tax Rental Loop Hole: What Investors need to know The implications on the Oregon and California Coastal STR market is a strengthening buyer pool for luxury rentals in the $750-1.5M+ range.

No (institutional) lender will finance 100% of your purchase price as a purchase, all lenders want "skin in the game".

He had other projects that he committed to.Want to play a challenging game?

That means if you’re not working with me, you’re probably not even hearing about these opportunities.3️⃣ E-Commerce and Supply Chains Are Driving DemandWe all know e-commerce is reshaping the game, and Rochester’s location gives it an edge.