Is it basic but nice homes that compete with hotels or all out ultra-luxurious properties, or something in-between? 

I invest in the market and if you'd like to connect please send me a DM, glad to connect and discuss the state of the market or all things KC real estate.

either all females or all males.  

Whether one of them or all of them, doesn’t matter.  

More risk also means that you have a greater chance to lose some or all of your investment.

Payments that you make normally fall into one of 3 buckets100% of the payment can be factored in somewhere on the returnPartial payment can be factored somewhere on the return0% of the payment can be factored in somewhere on the returnHouse-hacking also has considerable tax implications in the event that you want to sell this property.You can potentially defer a portion or all of the gain on the investment property with 1031 exclusion.

Are you planning on acquiring condos in high rises, or are you going for an apartment building in which some or all the units will be available short term?

Basically, we see it as a decent way to purchase a vacation home that we'll use more when we're retired, maybe playing snow birds in the winter, and let rental fees pay for most or all of it.My wife, who admittedly hasn't spoken to any realtors or property management professionals yet, read somewhere on some forum or other, that you and your family, cannot stay in your own vacation rental.

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@Leo TamcsuHouse hacking is a strategy where you have tenants paying rent that account for most or all of your mortgage.