We are wanting to add to our real estate investments, but are having a difficult time deciding which market to consentrate on. 

Although you could officially sleep 9, most times you will not, and if so often times they will be children. 

This tenant has always paid rent so there is no rent I am looking to collect at this time.

I’m aware of this happening once previously last summer, but thought it was a one time accident.

Really expedites the time it takes to reach FI when you can completely eliminate your housing payment and get into multis for such little down and start building equity/cash flow with each one.

I have to provide 5 times the documentation to get a house in my personal name.

Private Money or Hard Money LoanHow it works: Short-term loans from private or hard money lenders to purchase the lot and finance the construction.Benefits: Easier approval and faster processing, focusing on the property value rather than your income.Downside: Higher interest rates and shorter loan terms (typically 6-18 months).

There's always a trade off of time and dollars. 

Then start analyzing deals so you get comfortable with that process.

I set an arbitrary goal of obtaining 10 reviews on Vrbo before incorporating Airbnb; however, this process took longer than anticipated, as only 77% of Vrbo guests left reviews.