The tenant wants to stay another 2 years.My other adult properties have often had long-term tenants.

.- 95% of folks in pre or post NOD want to stay in their house, keep their house inspite of them 100% will loose the house at the auction. 

Keep learning, stay focused, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have more questions or need further guidance.Good luck on your real estate investing journey If you have any more questions or need specific advice, feel free to ask.

There are more complicated strategies to maximize larger listings that involve having like multiple listings for same property and do individual room rentals when it is slower and then for larger length stays, larger groups, and more desirable dates you'd book the whole space, but I think its easier to just do two separate. 

At the refinance, I am able to get a loan for $180,000 and $20,000 of the money partner's money stays in the deal.

Stay patient, something will come up that makes sense.

The combination of families looking for more space, good schools, and a quieter lifestyle has been a big driver of demand.For my investments, I’ve noticed:High tenant quality: Families or professionals relocating to suburbs like Naperville and Wheaton tend to stay longer, which helps with stability.Increased competition: It’s definitely tougher to find good deals, especially in top-tier school districts.

Having a long-term rental while living abroad is do-able.Flipping houses while abroad, in my opinion, more difficult, especially if its your first go around with real estate.I would recommend taking a flight and staying in the area for a week and inspect the neighborhoods and make connections.You can reach out to @Elenis Camargo who has a PM company in Jacksonville.Best of luck though.

Alwasy stay on top of your properties and investements.

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