The behavior is a bit off, but not surprising for a mom & pop landlord.We tell our residents exactly what we need from them for the application. 

For my personal residence - yes, i would love to own it free and clear as it's not an investment but rather liability which I want to minimize as much as possible.  

I was just on their website looking at the permit process:CityofSac-STR PermitLooks like 90 days max until you get a conditional use permit but still reading as it seems a little unclear:A short-term vacation rental may operate from a location that is not the operator's primary residence for a total of 90 days in a calendar year.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Hi Penny i'm actually an investor that resides in Odessa as well and my realtor actually just sold a duplex recently and in that area they have several occupied duplexes and some for sale.

Now investors, especially the newbies, are chasing returns by going after higher risk investments - many NOT really understanding the true risks.Many more investors will be losing money and choosing to liquidate real estate - which will be buying opportunities for the better prepared investors.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

In markets where affordability and cash flow are tough, focusing on stable, long-term rental markets with strong resident demand can make all the difference.It’s completely understandable to feel cautious after missing opportunities in the past, but real estate has always been about timing and strategy.

So they price those homes at what a willing homeowner will pay for their personal residence.

Vaughn is 40 years old, has a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Business Management from Temple University in Philadelphia, and resides in the City of Tampa, FL.Ms.