Many unfortunate commercial REITs will potentially end up in bankruptcy because their business models can' t survive the trump flu. 

Trump Mortgage and Trump Steaks also got cut all those years ago... 

There are certainly well explored downsides to STRs, but what you're highlighting here is the trump card in this very moment!  

Another great option is getting in on deals with other investors, or investing in deals through one of the crowdfunding sites (do your due diligence on any of these of course) Cash flow isn't the only game in town, and many times appreciation trumps cash flow by huge amounts. 

The market is rough and the cash offers are trumping financing offers. 

When the financing fell through and Trump filed BK for the umpteenth time, the contractor changed all the codes so no one could use the elevators to finish the construction.  

In Florida, the lien does not trump first mortgages under any circumstances, and you are not going to get any court to agree that they do.

Sometimes lower perceived cost of staying with the same PM trumps the desire to seek out a new PM in the eyes of the board, but not all boards act professional in a business-like manner.

If YOU are ready, then go for it.Here are a couple of things that I really like, Trump's how to get rich, where he talks about going for it, his first deal, and being 9 Billion $$ in debt. http://www.youtube.com/watch?

Indeed @Phillip DwyerEmphasizing the speed and certainty of close in your offer can, and often does, trump a higher offer.