Well, this my opinion, if you like unpredictability, constant change and people/contractors with no regards to you or your property then "YES" flips and STRs are the way to go...LOL....I love it!!! 

The people the seller should have this discussion with is the title company and or legal counsel.  

Don’t be distracted by people with other plans and ways.

I think there are a few types of people when it comes to this oft asked questions. 

We lend up to 75% of the ARV but most people are buying and rehabbing well below that from the investors I have been working with.

I think the risk is similar and probably even less likely with midterms, particularly since you should always have a lease agreement for your midterm rentals whereas people rarely do this for short terms.

People weren't renting properties as quickly, and there was an increase in vacancy.

Just curious what people have ran across to build these days?

Heating costs go up in winter, as does electricity due to the reduced natural light and more people indoors.

I've had people put down $30,000 or even up to $50,000 as an option fee.