Unfortunately, we get too many calls from clients that got the run around, poor communication and service and/or were the victims of a "bait and switch". 

Seller doesn't care how we split the real estate vs. the franchise, but I don't think I could get $250,000 for the real estate.

If they think they have an "Airbnb" Unless they own the publicly traded company, then they only have a STR, or a vacation rental if they have a nice place/location.

Having too many will cause for overlapping of properties and then it goes to procuring cause in which one gets paid. 

Best advice: don't get emotional about a deal.Found first deal on MLS, but have found stuff on FB, Nextdoor app, and even yard signs! 

The market in Racine is much different than Kenosha and we have been having a hard time getting quality tenant applicants.

Then you could get a rug with a simple trellis pattern in one of those colors.  

Lots of leg work, calls and emails, but if you can find a few deals that could get you started with enough capital to get into your first deal on your own.

We could build larger, but there will be less Buyers and the home can potentially sit for longer and holding costs get expensive.Not saying building larger is wrong, but just giving you our reasoning for our home size.But I do 100% agree with you. 

new houses are getting sold for 600K, old houses switched to multiple offer selling model, just like some places in GTA.