It’s an awesome place, but from a cash flow perspective it is challenging to make them pencil.

And read this post for a perspective on the issue: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/1136752-expla...

Under-leveraging is detrimental to investment returns, but over-leveraging puts us at risk.Before I offer a few thoughts, let me point out that you've missed one vital piece of perspective in asking the question.

It demands strategy, discipline, and a professional approach.Would love to hear your thoughts or strategies on approaching real estate investing from a business perspective!

It demands strategy, discipline, and a professional approach.Would love to hear your thoughts or strategies on approaching real estate investing from a business perspective!

It demands strategy, discipline, and a professional approach.Would love to hear your thoughts or strategies on approaching real estate investing from a business perspective!

It's important to have the advice and perspective of an industry old-timer, in my opinion. 

Our house has only received 5* reviews, and I interestingly, it rents fairly strongly in the fall and spring, but the summer weeks are the ones we have to book from a revenue perspective. 

Really appreciate the perspective.

Your willingness to share your experiences, including the challenges you faced along the way, is incredibly valuable.The perspective on the real estate industry, particularly regarding the importance of relationships and the need to build a track record, is duly noted.