Without exception, every single person said that the $50.99 cake tasted a lot better and it was more moist and flavorful. 

REO - usually a POS that needs a ton of work, likely priced 10-20% below mkt2. short sale - have to wait around forever for acceptance, condition can be spotty or great3. traditional seller - mom&dad havnt updated their house since 1980, and it shows4. traditional seller - mom & dad did update cosmetics (to their tastes usually, not universal appeal), and now want over market price5. my home that is near brand new inside, updated to universal HGTV tastes, usually most of the following is new (roof/furnace/h2o heater/windows), priced a little below marketMOVE IN READY

If you seriously want to have STR across the country this is a good taste in what to expect as a host.

Any investment should be made with personal taste so you have to find areas you like before asking others what areas they like for profit or living.

Now that we've got a taste of what real estate can do for long term wealth and financial freedom, we're hungry for more medium/long term rentals!

Given the state of the market, keep the following considerations in mind:Buying a Primary Residence:Pros: Building Equity, Stability, Potential for AppreciationCons: Upfront Costs, Responsibility, Market UncertaintyRenting a Primary Residence:Pros: Flexibility, Maintenance Responsibilities, Fixed Monthly CostsCons: No Equity Buildup, Limited Control, Rent IncreasesUltimately, your particular situation, financial objectives, and personal tastes will determine whether you should buy or rent.

Stuff like this gives renters a bad taste in the mouths. 

It left a bad taste in my mouth that they tried to negotiate the rate down so they could pocket more of the 4K a month the employer is paying for their lodging....plus he's an insurance adjuster so I worry about him trying to pull some kind of "injury" scam while he is here.Applicant B: Long term.

I hope this gave you guys a bit of a taste what it looks like and if you have any questions please fire away!  

95% of that site is travel nurses and they ALL seem to have a water budget but champagne taste.