I have an opportunity to make a quick 30k in equity, but only cash flow around $25 — if I look at long term appreciation, that seems to make sense to me, but am I overlooking something and trying to make this work?

Some people just like to complain. 10 minutes seems like long enough for most people to take a shower.

Had excellent success self-managing as an Airbnb in the winter months and switching to a mid-term rental the summer months.

if you buy a long term rental, you may not see true returns for 5 or 10 years (although there are other immediate potential benefits, like passive losses on your taxes). 

How long does it usually take to get a tenant?

So if you are looking to hold long term, you must take that into consideration.

Half the team focuses on long term rental management and the other half focuses on short term.

call a few brokers and just see what their terms are.

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I'm ecstatic to have just secured a fantastic new short-term rental property and I'm eager to collaborate with experts to transform it into a stunning haven.