I’ve also taken out short term loans (1-5 years) to use as my 25% down payments.

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We discovered the previous owner had dementia which explained most of the work we needed to do, Our short-term is improving that unit to rental standard, not necessarily adding property value as he and I are still drawing floor plans for Long term.Thank you!!!

Most people who invest internationally invest in short-term rentals and, unsurprisingly, that's what Mark is asking about.

Doing a short term rental in a separated area that has its own designated, kitchenette and bathroom, would likely give you better returns and less headache.

@Bud Gaffney  short for Medium term rental,  or mid-term rental. 

On top of that, they require homeowners to hold the title for two years before being allowed to use the property as a short-term rental.

It started well for a short while. 

In the latter situation (where I am paid monthly), as a short term lender, I only do 12 month Promissory Notes.

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