It’s great to see another aspiring investor exploring the Branson market—there’s so much potential here.

Same model house are selling for 10% more than what I bought for.

Hilarious, down to earth, and sharp guy with a great story and unusual business model! 

Its the less aggressive model but it was programed into me from a young age, keep your business risk separate from the things that you need to live (home, car, food, etc.). 

You could swing to a furnished rental if that works for your area even with rental furniture but that is a different model.

@Shawn NofzigerHi Shawn,I came across your post and while I am a long way from Lansing, I work with a ton of new and aspiring investors and the challenges they have getting from idea to action. 

You having a brokerage model of influencing price is SUICIDE.   

In the UK for example we have a simple LTR model, which works well and is very hands off.

I do this to ensure they understand the cleanliness and cooperation is key to this model working for them and myself.

Time in the market is very important to long-term rentals and if you can learn to buy one good deal per year and become well-versed in Section 8 you will succeed.I like the model of starting with self-management.