However, for investors looking to diversify, vacation rentals can provide attractive, short-term income opportunities.Challenges and Considerations for American InvestorsWhile Germany offers many advantages for real estate investors, there are also certain challenges to be aware of:1.

Bankers are generally not aware of hard money loan options, and even if they are, they don't generally refer them when they believe they can approve a loan to you from their bank.

Newsom signed that order post-LA fires making it illegal to increase rent beyond 10% in those areas impacted by the fires (one source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/01/25/la-county... )If I understand you correctly, you're saying that PriceLabs is behind the increase in rates for your properties, taking them to either 10% or beyond of an increase which I'm sure is something someone on their board or engineers must be aware of- as an issue.

While replacing the toilet, a burst pipe caused Cat 3 water damage that rendered large part of downstairs kitchen and upstairs bathroom unavailable and cordoned off for repairs .

Those were very good areas a couple of years ago when people were less aware of Ocala but it's gained in popularity so it's become tougher to make the numbers work, but there are still deals to be had, especially for rentals.

I'd start the refinance process right away, or just pay it off, or sell. 

You want to make this clear that additional items need to be purchased by the guests so they are aware.

Just be aware and do your due diligence. 

There are certain areas and strategies for that (and city laws you should be aware of).

After the novelty of owning a vacation rental wears off, it is a matter of the value of your time and interests.