That was likely an anomaly, and I don't expect to get cash back at closing very often in the future.

But that was an anomaly anyway.do you want to be an STR PM/host?

We should probably do a mid-term rental for best return with the location, but will probably just push the easy button and LTR it.3) We primarily buy our own deals; this one was a bit of an anomaly.

You will want to pivot in excel and then comb through chunks of the data, to find comparable properties and make sure owner-blocks of the calendar, or unexplainable monthly anomalies in revenue, are not skewing your comparable property data set.     

If it can be classified as investment, then income / profit falls under capital gains.Once you start the rehab, and sell within a short time, then it more likely will appear as inventory rather than investment; this is more of a gray area than the first scenario I outlined - you might reasonably be able to justify that this was not inventory if your past dealings were all held rather than just sold, and this one sale for profit is just an anomaly rather than the pattern.

It is only an anomaly to you. 

Buying off the MLS may be possible however each and every situation will probably be an anomaly, and require a different set of tools and skills to identify and exploit the opportunity.

I'm thinking it was a bit of an anomaly since I've sent out dozens since and haven't received another call.  

Realize that the GS sale is a bit of an anomaly, I expect inventory to improve next year, especially when GS has their appetite filled for the DOJ credits. 

STR) makes the use of the property an anomaly as the majority of the neighbors are invested socially, emotionally and financially in the livability, stability and security of the neighborhood.It is important that people feel safe and comfortable in their homes.