Unfortunately the short and mid term markets are slowing down.

First tenant was on a fixed income as a retiree, so I was hesitant to increase the rent after the first lease period.

Here’s how I approach niching down to a specific audience:Analyze Your Market DemographicsStart by researching your market to identify who is booking short-term rentals in your area.

I provide short term rental furnishing and renovation finish list that includes paint colors, light fixtures, cabinets etc.

@Jeff Nash, noted the two year period. 

However, there are other loans designed for fixer uppers referred to us hard money loans, bridge loans, or fix and flip loans but whatever you want to call them they're essentially short term, interest only loans with no prepayment penalties designed to finance a higher % of your purchase price and typically all of your renovations not to exceed a certain % of the ARV (typically 75% max). 

Keep in mind that office is down right now and it could take an extended period to fill.Try to determine why it hasn't sold for 2.5 years.

Despite the previous owner raising rents last month, she is still falling short by $5,000 each month.

This isn't 2011-2013 days but many people are stuck in that time period STILL.As I finish my licensing study, I'm very grateful I chose this route as opposed to being a one trick pony.Wholesalers did themselves in by their method of operating.  

Typically, you can only do one rollover per 12-month period (again, IRS Publication 969 has the details).In the end, having the option to invest your HSA funds is usually a better bet than letting them sit in a basic savings account.