I would rather invest in safe markets that produce a good return, then I can use that income to pay for a vacation anywhere in the world.I'm very pessimistic about the STR market in Hawaii.

If we are losing money every year, but do plan on holding on to it long term, with our goal being appreciation of the market and someone else paying a good chunk of our mortgage, is this worth doing on any level? 

Then to find inventory, you need to search out, i.e. network, and find out who is creating these type of notes or you help people that may have an interest in seller financing how to create a note that is marketable to the secondary market.

Very solid market, been investing there over 10 yrs and the rents continue to climb! 

I signed up for their investor profile because I am interested in the appreciation in the North Texas (or northern suburbs of DFW) market.

market rents/cost to aquire What was the outcome?

Study the market.

Welcome Surya, I work the Atlanta market.  

I know this is also a National issue, especially in land constricted markets.

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