.: @Sharad Bagrihello. with interest rates and prices high, there basically isn't 'cash flow' anywhere right now. 

What do their calendars look like, what is their nightly rate and amenities they offer.Look at the pricing of places you are interested in and run some numbers. for get STR in Vegas go mid term rental  those will bring in basically as much if not more than STR with not nearly the hassle and  such..

you can offer to buy the home and thats basically it..

Family's with kids that are not old enough to be in school yet, also don't care. 

One investment basically failed.

Basically, he negotiated with buyers to put down a larger deposit upfront, which he then used to fund part of the construction costs.

You put money aside for retirement, live the good life, kids get pretty much whatever they want, spouse gets new stuff all the time.

It is basically a new house except the roof, which is metal and does not leak).

However, tenants have not been great, basically late on rent and/or leaving repairs that eat all profits.

If you are in a relationship and want to invest, there is one thing you must be sure of before you start your journey.You have to be on the same page about real estate investing.Almost every story of a successful investor has a cooperative partnership and agreed view on investing as a couple (and a plan for the kids if they have them).Both parties don't have to have the same level of involvement.