It is very uncommon for people to borrow money to purchase shares in a REIT whereas it is very common to borrow to purchase real estate. 

This isn't uncommon in the area though so it is certainly something you could mention to your winter renters. 

Austin's a bit of a unique market because it's so hot... it's not uncommon to get low-ball MLS listings that require over-list offers in order to win. 

Yes, we took choice one, we stayed in NYC, and the place we got was a dump compared to Philly. this experience taught me how uncommon a long commute can be.

It's also not uncommon for secret shoppers to call agents/property managers and try to get them to say something that is against the regulations of what they are allowed to say. 

It's not uncommon to find properties built prior to 1850, and occasionally even back to the 1700s.  

It is not uncommon to see buy-and-hold investors take on negative/break-even cashflow properties, while relying solely on appreciation.

Make sure you leave about $5000 in the budget for surprises because they are not at all uncommon. 

I will, however, do a better job explaining my post for the benefit of others that may read it.First of all, in commercial real estate such as the property described in the original post, it is NOT uncommon for a property owner to officially "not want to know".  

It is not uncommon for a deal to have income potential in direct relation to it's risk.