@Matthew Beasley, not really anything consistent from the folks in the Charleston area. 

In a way, STR is a hybrid because while real estate is part of it, you are really running a one-room hotel.So if you are an aspiring real estate investor, the first question you should ask is where do I have a consistent source of free cash that I can use to invest?

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

It’s not the most conventional inventory, but there’s been a fairly consistent pipeline of retiree buyers from what I’ve heard.

Smart tech, such as fast Wi-Fi, streaming services, and keyless entry, consistently gets positive feedback, as do luxury bathroom additions like plush towels and rain showers.

This is a straightforward process that we’ve followed to consistently deliver high-performance properties, and it does not require secrets or gurus.

To really connect with investors here, you need to contribute consistently to the forums and have some of your deals posted on your profile.

The cons as i see it include loosing the 2 of 5 year cap gain exception, typically not an ideal rental because the emphasis at purchase was buying a good home for your family and not a rental with optimal return (my ex-home consistently has the lowest cash flow for equity in my RE portfolio), not disconnected enough from the property causes addition angst on damage and may result in over improvement.  

Losing 85% on a single REIT would’ve been devastating if you were all-in, but spreading out across 10 investments turned the overall outcome positive because of the winners.Here’s a few extra key tips to avoid big losses in passive investments:Focus on cash flow: Invest in assets that generate consistent income.

The section references age in many places, consistently mentioning the end of the year.