We've had several situations where a potential client would tell us what we want to hear.

You're right that it's getting tougher to find solid cash-flowing properties ($600 or more) in Grand Rapids, but the appreciation potential of a single-family home or duplex in Grand Rapids would be much better than that of a mobile home.

@Allan C. is correct in using your high income to quickly get your seed money.Target appreciation: Look for properties in up-and-coming markets or those with potential for renovation to increase their value.

Correct - Track all your income and expenses.The bookkeeping will determine whether you are profitable or not.it will also be good to compare from year to year your income / expenses to see what expenses you can potentially try to limit.I.E.

Quote from @Reeti Peshawaria: Hi, I'm in the process of learning about short-term rental investments and analyzing potential markets, but I’ve hit a major roadblock: understanding local regulations.

Potential for manipulation: Some agents may be using this argument to discourage sellers from allowing buyers and their agents to negotiate commissions directly.3.

The agent puts a lot of time into finding and showing you potential properties.

Nothing in the STR space is one size fits all, but the ideas can help others see the potential in their property. 

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So now I'm faced with the potential of loosing EVERYTHING job, house, car, wife...Finally I stopped focusing on what was wrong and focused on the solutions.