While short-term rentals in areas like Kissimmee, Florida, can pay for themselves and offer lifestyle benefits, the ROI typically doesn’t match what I see from my traditional portfolio of long-term rentals in North Texas.That said, short-term rentals can still be a great choice, especially if you're drawn to the area and the opportunity to combine personal use with investment income.

We’re looking to increase our lifestyle through the decrease in housing and built a little passive income medium term. 

Even with the discount, the investor will be a life style investor who wants to own in PR more than optimize return.  

While this is a great and highly motivating goal, most people are either clueless or incorrect in their belief as to what is required to obtain this “lifestyle”.Understanding of the “how to” get there is further obscured by the misleading, and often patently false “pathways” sold by real estate educational MARKETING companies as workshops, upsold to association memberships, upsold to mentorships.

Top Renovation Trends for 2025: Renovating homes isn’t just about updating spaces—We have found that it is about creating a lifestyle that resonates with today’s buyers.

Instead, investing should be a means to taking care of our needs and improving our life style.

I’ve never actually been legally owed money before so I was green on how to handle things while trying to be understanding and respecting other lifestyles and career choices.

Most people who buy in Costa Rica do it for lifestyle and they might rent (or not) to cover the cost and maybe make a little profit.Unless mentioned otherwise, when responding on that topic I know or I have assumed that people are potentially interested in an investment property, not a lifestyle property because this is an "investment" website and people talk about STR.

Tourists, retirees, and seasonal residents provide a steady stream of potential tenants.Lifestyle Perks: Let's not forget the amazing Florida lifestyle!

It’s also important to consider if the work involved aligns with your lifestyle and goals.