I may need to pick your brain about the best places in Japan to visit for a family vacation. 

I'm particularly passionate about Midwest area.Outside of real estate, I enjoy Hiking, fishing, hunting, stock trading, and serving my customers that require plumbing service.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

Are people really having to give $10k for cash for keys for a tenant to vacate a property in the city of Chicago?

It may also be a downer if you got into real estate partly to enjoy the business.Think about why you are invested in real estate besides making money.

We have been using Rentometer for many years and have enjoyed the statistical analysis that helps us to determine where we should price our rentals when we go to market.

Obviously, your son's preferences play a huge role in what he will enjoy/be drawn to study. 

Currently I’ve been looking at Destin West Vacations.

My advice, if you want to invest in STRs, is to go to vacation destinations, think National Parks, beach towns, etc, where the laws are STR friendly.

A unique place will make them stop scrolling but the amenities will be why they book/enjoy their time. 3.

(Yes, Colorado Springs also allows them in non-owner occupied homes but with limitations that in practice make it nearly impossible.)I still think this change is good policy, but for anyone wanting a vacation rental in municipalities that have a primary residence rule, this doesn't change anything.