Reward – Understanding Cap RatesAt the end of the day, it’s all about the risk-to-reward ratio.

Why Part of a Good Deal is Better Than 100% of No DealHey BiggerPockets Community,As real estate investors, we all want the perfect deal—the one where we control everything, make the most money, and have the best terms.

Jesi, I just traveled to Maui for the first time in early January, it is so beautiful.

The Housing Wire article chart shows how FHA and VA loan delinquencies are approaching really high historical levels, close to that of the housing crash.We are still at historic lows for conventional loans.

.✔ Prime Location – Just steps from Lake Livingston with easy access to boat ramps & fishing piers.✔ High Demand Area – Ideal for a fix-and-flip, long-term rental.✔ Potential Equity Growth – Needs foundation work but has the bones for a solid return.- Great investment opportunity in the growing lakeside community of Point Blank, TX!

So my opinion for short term rentals is, if you don't have the time to manage yourself, then just buy it if you want to visit there a lot.Another option might be to find a successful operating partner.

It is always better to have the tenant paying for the utilities as they are the ones using them. 

“There were a couple experienced investors on the forums that loved to tell everyone they could manage a short-term rental in just five minutes a week.

A 1031 exchange would use all of the tax in the purchase of your next property.

Most of the BP guests are pushing a course or book or something, so they appear on the podcast and then disappear instead of hanging out in the forums to help others.