AirDNA shows it on the rise in terms of annual revenue, occupancy rate, average daily rate and revpar, with about 3,000 total listings.

Draws in good demand for long term rentals as well as appreciation. 

Actual cost takes into account depreciation so complete destruction of a property could leave you under water in terms of the amount paid for the loss.

20% is about average for a short term rental as far as management fees go.

Hi David, If building long-term equity and scaling quickly are priorities, then option 2 aligns better for you. 

Remaining Balance: After the balloon payment, the remaining loan balance will be re-amortized over 5 years (60 months) at the same 6.5% interest rate.Payment TermsInitial Loan Terms (First 24 Months):The monthly payment for the first 24 months is based on a 12-year amortization schedule:Monthly Payment for First 24 Months: $1,573.39Remaining Balance at Month 24 (Prior to Balloon Payment):The balance after 24 months can be calculated using the amortization formula:Remaining Balance at Month 24: $157,113.92Balloon Payment:The balloon payment will be 50% of the remaining balance at Month 24:Balloon Payment Due at Month 24: $78,556.96Re-Amortization of Remaining Balance (After Balloon Payment):The remaining balance after the balloon payment will be:This amount will be re-amortized over 5 years (60 months) at the same 6.5% interest rate.Monthly Payment for Final 60 Months: $1,541.18Summary of Key Terms:• Purchase Price: $215,000• Down Payment: $43,000• Loan Amount: $172,000• Interest Rate: 6.5% (fixed)Initial Terms (First 24 Months):• Monthly Payment: $1,573.39• Balloon Payment Due at Month 24: $78,556.96Re-Amortized Terms (Final 60 Months):• Remaining Balance: $78,556.96• Monthly Payment: $1,541.18Additional Conditions:1.

The plan is to transition into a new home in 2025 or 2026 while converting this property into a long-term rental.

The high end rental properties can be a different animal than your run of the mill $2,500 month rental both in terms of upkeep and demand.

I'm considering purchasing a condo or a small SFH in the Oceanside/Carlsbad area as an investment property and renting it out on a short term rental site like AirBNB. 

I’ve been working with several lenders for DSCR loans, but I’ve found that the fees are quite high, with minimal benefit in terms of lowering my current interest rate.