All of these factors can lead you well into double digit and even triple digit net-worth returns on investment (NROI). 

Long story short, all roads point to significant equitable returns in that segment in a near term (under 18mnths).

Quote from @Sam Lewis: I understand the benefits behind hard money lending, its guarenteed return from your cash... however, what cases would a hard money lender trust someone they don't know/barely know?

Most of return comes from appreciation so even if your market pricey see if can find anything that is neutral cashflow wise.

They do have a review from a returning guest that mentions the quality went down when comparing their first stay to their second stay.

This sort of deal could go south very easily and for that reason I stayed away.What would you do? 

My wife and I just returned from our honeymoon in the Maldives and Sri Lanka.I’d like to clarify our goals.

Build yourself a Google business page, make yourself easily bookable on Airbnb (did you know that 25% of nights booked on Airbnb are for 30 day stays and more? 

A week later, the owner returned my call and expressed interest in selling.

if the $38K can see a 8% COC return that will pay for 1/2 of the car payment + she gets all the perks of another rental.