It will pay off. 

@Chinku Chinku how is paying the loan balance down going to help you reach your goals?

Less licensees paying into the pot means everyone's costs go up.

They sent a new contract trying to bind me to still pay $200 per month, which I refused to sign.

A good deal for a retail buyer is something they can pay for which has most of the amenities and location they want.

You've got to include loan pay down, appreciation, and depreciation in your return calculations.The point of cash flow is to keep you safe.

Homeowners who sell their primary residence must pay taxes on profits exceeding $250,000 (or $500,000 for married couples).

I noticed that the previous owner let them pay half the security deposit and the other half later, which is a red flag.

What should I do if my tenant isn't paying rent?""

There are people who have an entire business helping you set up and design a STR relatively quickly (3-7 days) depending on size of home and complexity but you are going to be paying a bit of a premium but you do save on the headache.