My flaw was failing to appreciate the rate cap lock and short timing.  

From what you said it sounds like a short term rental could be a good move, and the tax benefits could be significant if you look into the short term rental tax loophole. 

When you mail postcards, you short-target only those homes you like and you write something different depending on where it is so you can connect.

1 - The ad is too short.

My question however, is for short term rentals there - licensing is taking place such that it is possible, owners may be limited to 50% of the year, making investing in a short term rental more risky.

Unless there is drastic reform, I don't see there being much improvement in the short term or near future for the tougher parts of Kensington.

Hi everyone,I’m exploring the idea of purchasing a property in Big Bear Lake, CA to use as a short-term rental (Airbnb), and I’d love to hear from anyone with experience in the area.

It’s just too short compared to the more extensive ads from your competitors.

Sneaky duplex is a term I coined and is when you section off part of your home and create a short term rental unit, like a hotel room.

Here is my short list:Overestimating the After-Repair Value (ARV):Investors sometimes overestimate the future value of a property after renovation.