They can be super safe and buy a 10-Year US Treasury, or they can get a little more "juice" to the return, accept a bit more risk, and buy a MBS.

While I could have attempted to enforce my lease agreement with her and insist she pay, I know I would ultimately have had to take her to small claims court if she refused and the juice wasn't worth the squeeze to me.

I have done some flips in Portland and built  few new constructions.. the Juice is simply not worth the squeeze. 

Not many airbnb units, so sort of uncharted waters.Is the juice worth the squeeze? 

Definitely would rather stay local and do belly to belly transactions.

Gerardo here, straight outta El Salvador with a fire in my belly and a head full of wholesale hustlin'.

My main issue is that I feel the plans are somewhat recklessly promoted as the key to financial freedom that can't possibly backfire or have any downside.The overall impression from the users that I've talked with is that these plans can be useful to help add a little juice to your overall investment returns.

Currently on the market there’s low vacancy rate but who knows if we go into a huge crush and all three of them went belly up (they all have been in business for over 10 yearsAt first I thought 12 months worth of mortgage as reserve but my banker said he thinks 6 months.

My wife and I say that if we go belly up we can always liquidate our assets, move the Manitoba, buy cash and enjoy the sunsets and cold weather! 

(Think hotel businesses.)So, this weeks Tuesday Tip is to understand what those substantial services are so you can determine if the juice is worth the squeeze when deciding what level of service you will provide at your STR.