@Cynthia Lee it depends on your state and local laws.Here in Michigan, we can accept partial rent payments up to the Writ status and have it not affect the eviction process.

Hotels lose money with no guests.

While the property is in a smaller town, it’s relatively close to a larger city, which I think adds a lot of potential for attracting both short-term guests and long-term tenants.The motel has fewer than 16 rooms, and the nightly rates are extremely competitive for the area.

Quote from @Anderson Banegas Cerrato: Tim, this is gold!

“Jorge, this is pure gold—you’re laying out the exact playbook for maximizing every inch of a property’s potential.

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Swanny(Michael Swan) BP Podcast 238 Guest 2017.

I personally would say your successful friend as a guide is like gold... don't look anywhere else.  

Everywhere I look in that state, I just see gold.

As it stands now, the sweet spot in that area in the market for rent seems to be a little larger 2/2 house with large living area for guests.