Speaking of transparency, transparency, honesty and integrity are business tools, they give you a competitive leverage/advantage and also protect your bottom line. 

@Andrew Owen, if you are going to put the effort into bird dogging deals like that you want to have the tools in your back pocket to take down any opportunities you find!

This approach can be a powerful tool in your real estate investing toolkit, offering opportunities to maximize returns while creating mutually beneficial deals for both you and the seller.Some books I recommend are:"Investing in Real Estate with Lease Options and Subject-to Deals" by Wendy Patton"Seller Financing and Real Estate Notes in the Dodd-Frank Era" by Dawn Rickabaugh"The Book on Investing in Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down" by Brandon Turner and David Greene

So in my mind STR is good tool to catch long term appreciation and REDUCE EXPENSE when folk is vacationing.For me it is as the following:if you like snowboarding you would buy in Tahoe or Denver or Aspen.if you like beach you buy in Hawaii, Destin, Panama Beach FL or San Diego.if you like hiking/forest you go to these Servier county,etc.The problem is if you don't have hobby and don't like to go for vacation LOLI cut 90% of my vacation budget by having STR, this is the internal profitability metrics LOLIf my own purpose is to make money I would find investment that yield 30% IRR and >1.5EM and I know it's not that in vacation market in 2023 lol.

That's about where I run out of ideas.What tools and techniques are you using to gauge a neighborhood's quality from a distance?

One example: Coinbase just sued the SEC for a lack of transparency in their regulatory policy, saying that “Financial regulators have used multiple tools at their disposal to try to cripple the digital-asset industry.”

Rent-o-meter, Zillow, apartments, etc. are great tools for checking rental rates and comps. 2) Your rental rate should not be reflected by the paid-off mortgage.

An additional benefit of a detailed engineering-based Cost Segregation Study is that it can increase potential insurance premium savings as well as provides support for the property tax appeals process.Additionally, it can help maximize renovations and improvements.A Cost Segregation study is an IRS approved federal income tax tool that increases near term cash flow by utilizing shorter recovery periods for depreciation to accelerate return on investment.

Consider renovation costs and potential for adding value through improvements.Resources and Tools:Local Real Estate Networks: Connect with local real estate agents, property managers, and investors for insights into specific neighborhoods and market conditions.Online Tools: Use real estate websites and platforms to analyze property prices, rental yields, and neighborhood demographics.Tips for Canadian Investors:Tax Implications: Understand tax implications for Canadian investors owning U.S. property, including withholding taxes on rental income and capital gains.Legal and Financial Advice: Consult with a cross-border tax specialist and real estate attorney to navigate legal and financial aspects of investing in the U.S.If you would like to discuss further/need financing please feel free to reach out.

I am, right now, re-tooling to meet this expected future.