Highlighting the STR revenue potential, especially in a prime location, could attract investors looking for both income and future appreciation.Steps to take:Prepare a detailed financial breakdown of the property's current performance and future projections.Include comparables in the area to show both STR potential and anticipated appreciation.Offer flexibility in the buyout terms (e.g., structuring it as an installment plan if needed).If you can’t find an individual investor, you might look for a property management company or real estate investor group that specializes in STRs.

In the future, would I have them sign and pay at least the security deposit before I put my signature on the lease?

If I were to refinance he also wouldn't be obligated to help with future closing costs on the home.

But if the manager is at least good enough that they care about their long-term reputation (and also trying to get you to be an investor in future deals)...then this might help.If they are a bad one (or a good one and unable to change), then this is unlikely to make any difference.Remotely you can also do things like doing Google maps drive-bys, etc.

I hope to network with you all as well as maybe even do some deals together in the future.

I don't see much appreciate coming in STR homes in the near future as they have had historic jumps from 2020-2023, now have leveled and in some areas are sliiiiiightly decreasing. 

By using borrowed money first, you free future you to have the option to use the annuities for your next purchase.Lastly, if a bank is willing to consider loaning you money, with your age/job history, at even a slight reasonable rate, pounce on it.

Reach out to the local tax assessor to understand how a sale might impact your future property tax bills and reach out to an insurance broker to get an insurance indication. 

So, for example Washington might survey a 1 million acre estate, offer to purchase 550 premium acres (or accept such as payment for his services) and “bank” those 550 acres for future development. 

What's your vision for your real estate future?