@Joe Splitrock nailed it!

Creating a hedge through financing for a rental property allows you to enjoy appreciation with a cap on the downside.

Sean hit the nail on the head! 

@Wesley Mullen, Obed hit the nail right on the head.

@Eric James Hit the nail on the head.

I would push you to keep nailing down exactly what it is that you want to do.

Nail down all numbers in your equation to make sure they're really what you're looking at. 

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Thank you for your detailed story on how you nailed the STR thing.

I think @Mike Lambert nailed it.