At best you’ll be able to buy, through “creative” finance break even cash flow situations, which at best may begin modest positive cash flow in 3 or more years. 

I care about collections, not just bodies in the building.

Back then we were getting 1% positive carry e.g.

Its always nice to hear positive things about local people. 

I wish someone had told me about this when I bought my first place.I run a Property Management company and would only recommend a property mgr if you are cash positive or physically cannot tend to the property.  

I would, If in this position, take the equity in the form of a HELOC and purchase a cash flowing asset that would not only pay for itself but pay for the cost of the money while putting cash into my bank account each month. 

They don't tear things up, they don't party, rent is generally paid early, lots of positive attributes!!

We position ourselves in the middle, offering a high-touch, small-business experience with Superhost status.

Lease Terms: Determine a monthly rent payment that covers the HELOC repayment (interest and principal) while providing some positive cash flow for you.                    

Only the first can be corrected, but us making a mistake and getting anything less than 5 star review is stricly unacceptable in my eyes and my team also has a strong sense of ownership in their position and loyalty to my company.