I also work/volunteer with a maritime based youth program here in Tacoma.My immediate interest is to get a couple wholesales accomplished, squash the initial fears of starting anything new and create some capital to purchase a rental property for some cash flow.

As much as I believe in my abilities to sacrifice and trust in the process, I also know how ignorant I am by entertaining this idea due to the giants (such as you guys) who will absolutely squash me to death and be 10 steps ahead of me at all times.

I think it’s important to think of this not as an alternative to investing, but as a viable way to pull funds for other investments.The concept is to design a policy where the death benefit is “squashed” as low as possible, to promote cash value growth, and over fund it to certain maximum limits.

Like bananas and grapes or squash and green beans, they are fruits and vegetables but with different qualities, benefits and drawbacks.  

We just have to keep people informed and squash bad info on here.

HOAs and local governments that disallow short-term rentals are asking all owners to shoulder a heavy financial burden (in this example a ~$2M investment loss) for the benefit of the neighbors who believe that short-term rental tenants are disruptive to their lifestyle.I get the sense that many opponents of STRs don't fully understand or consider the financial implications that their position to disallow STRs has on owners in the community.Also:  HOTEL LOBBYDon't underestimate the power of this industry to squash STRs.

Just some basic considerations for you to scratch your head over.Now, gotta go, I have some great looking honey smoked salmon, baked patato, squash and brocoli to finish off!

The virus held up permitting and squashed our plans of having strangers room together in a sober living environment.

It's not clear whether these are their real motivations, or whether perhaps the hotel industry lobby has their ear and is trying to squash short term rentals.

You'll find that the contractor can even help you find something good or intro you to agents that can find properties and analyze things like comps, the neighborhood, days on market, etc.If you shoot from the hip, you have a good chance of getting squashed.