You'd be surprised how often a deal can happen using this strategy but it is also important to run the numbers and make sure your COC return, etc are in line with your expectations.Probably the lowest risk is partnering because a seasoned investor will verify the deal (hence their participation) and likely take care of the initial money required.

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I help my cleaner in the busy season (although I still can't fold a fitted sheet properly!).  

I do think the seasonal factor is huge.

Markets generally slow during the fall/winter season.

Unless you are a seasoned real estate investor with professional title searching skills, I wouldn't do this.

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Sell the home- I would keep the home vacant and wait until spring season to sell.

A couple options… 1) Coast as is until March for better selling season, more buyers, higher price. 2) Raise the rent at least half way to market.

If you are paying no rent in your parents beach house that could bring in a lot more to your family being rented as a beach house during the season.