Quote from @Edward Barrett: New investor here trying to stay in my local market (Dayton, OH).Since I've started looking for my first deal I've come across a few section 8 properties that seem to pencil, but I'm a bit loath to jump into that kind of deal.

Keep learning, stay patient, and take calculated action—your mini empire is in the making!

The state's average in which houses stay listed is around 4 months which was an increase of 9.7% from last year. 

Think an outdoor shower, fire pit, and durable, easy-to-clean furniture that can handle wear and tear.5️⃣ Special Occasion Travelers – Whether it’s a honeymoon, birthday, or anniversary, these guests are looking for a memorable, "Instagrammable" stay.

I worked in different fields for decades, was a stay at home mom, then activated my real estate license (it was inactive for 15 years and I stayed up on my continuing education). 

I am looking to purchase an extended stay hotel.

Parents ask all the time where to stay. 

they are scammers, stay away, i spoke with them, i asked tell me one deal, they are asking firt pay 10k. 

I'm looking to stay away from fixer upper BUT I'm ok with general repairs and small work like paint and flooring.

If you want to offer a "rebate" of some kind after they stay up to date for certain amount of time, I'm more inclined to go that way, but in general theres no real good reason to put yourself as the owner in the middle of the utilities unless they aren't metered in a way to bill directly.