I would hesitate to say 1-2 years to rotate out but closer to 5 years, and ideally I'd try to get the downpayment higher to at least 10%.I understand your areas though-- they're expensive.

They now use "Dave" to handle customer inquiries efficiently and promptly. 

I find that internet providers, like Comcast, tend to update their technology and offerings to better speeds as customers have higher usage demands.

Let me just lead with EXCELLENT customer service.

I am looking into short term and mid term rentals, ideally in the San Antonio area, at least for my first investment.

I'd ideally like to do this process and not cost much money, but having a good roommate does matter to me.

I use pricelabs and agree that Airbnb’s interests are with the customer not the host.

We do a lot of the work ourselves and so within 2 hours of Needham is ideal. 

The target customers are the unbanked and underbanked population, which is 30 million household in US.

@Alecia Loveless  We plow AND salt , we dont give the customer an option .