For me, it’s all about scaling, so multifamily properties are where my focus stays.

But to restate my point: MOST Americans have a BETTER CHANCE of getting a BETTER INVESTMENT just staying in the US. 

To me the value in diversification is that it helps nudge you to look for other opportunities and revenue streams where you might otherwise just be content to stay in your lane and then you'd never find anything new. 

Check Furnished Finder, Zillow, as well as AirBnb and VRBO (30+ day stays) to see what sort of competition is in that specific market.

Now some stayed with me and that was great but some learned that with a little bit of knowledge you can do it on your own.  

She can use that money to get a hotel room or short term rental....or stay with family or friends.

If you stayed with your parents for $0, then you have say, negative cash flow of $1,750. 

This shifts the conversation from opinion to facts, which is harder to dispute.Keep Emotions Out of ItNegotiations can get tense, but staying calm and professional gives you the upper hand.

I'd rent first to be sure I'm going to stay. 105 degrees to 115 is normal May to October in Scottsdale and no Puget Sound 

We do get people coming through for ETSU and Milligan graduations, temporary stays for the VA, and some tourism in the summer and fall but you're not going to stay heavily booked.