If owning them makes my life better by providing a free vacation, then hold on for the long termAt some point, I discovered that if I stay there when it could have been rented, it isn't free

Notes: - Two free weeks of stay per year for the owner/landlord (Gordon) landlord responsible for the repair or replacement of major items that a typical LTR landlord will be responsible for, such as major kitchen appliances, A/C, hot water heater, and of course anything structural.- Hefty penalty on either one of the parties for early termination of lease Owner plans to invest some of his own money to upgrade/refurbish things?

Let’s be real: Not every deal is going to close. 

Some will slip through your fingers, sellers will ghost you, and contracts will fall apart at the last minute. It sucks. But what separates the top investors an...

It's free.

STR stays STR.

How do we stay in the real estate game while minimizing our risks? 

The fraud perpetrator approaches the homeowner with promises of paying off the delinquent mortgage and helping the homeowner stay in the property.

Your property is also listed in multiple sites owned by Zillow, and is free! 

People will be looking for places to stay.

With homes staying on the market longer, be aware of interest rates, as they can influence buyer affordability.