Well, we are getting into the cold months and without going into too much detail, it's become extremely scary to talk with them and try and amicably handle requests.

I think your PITI estimate in both cases is low.  

I would put it in your listing details and also potentially house rules. 

If you decide to revisit STRs, you might want to explore properties where you can project expenses independently, such as using local STR forums or online tools to estimate maintenance, management, and occupancy costs.For networking and strategy-building, you might find local meetups or groups beneficial.

@Jeremy TaggartThank you some much Jeremy for the detailed answer!

@Brian Eastman , @George Blower , and @Dmitriy Fomichenko are all experts in the SDIRA/Solo 401k arena and, I'm sure, will be happy to give you more details.

Give me a call today, I would be happy to go over the details / price out your scenarios.

Are their listings detailed with good-quality photos?

Here are some indicators to help you assess a buyer's seriousness:Questions: Serious buyers will ask detailed questions about the property, such as maintenance costs, neighborhood amenities, and property taxesStrong Offer: If a buyer makes a strong offer quickly, it often indicates a high level of interest and intent to purchasePrivate Buyers: If approached by a private buyer, ensure they provide a Letter of Intent (LOI) and proof of funds.  

@Jay Hurst thank you for this detailed message.