Like you mentioned, 80% of our economy is based on tourism, so take a macroeconomic view on this, and all the subsidies we see in health care, construction, government jobs, low property taxes, etc. are all because they're being paid on the backs of tourists.

When searching for landlord-friendly areas, it's crucial to consider local regulations, tenant laws, and the overall rental market's health.

Enjoy it in good health!

I know a few of mine are Family, Health, and personal growth, but I am curious as to what others are thinking.

If I can tame my greed, and help him truly retire when he is 55 yo with mere $10K CF/Mo (no mortgage but heck the damn health insurance!)

I'm considering moving out of state when I retire and am factoring in health care costs in the future. 

We not only lost our hard-earned money but on top of everything, our health suffered, I had several sleepless nights due to the stress and anxiety that this horrible experience created for my wife and me.After the buy-back was completed, I approached Maverick to at least help us with our losses by requesting us to give back ~$6000.

Most likely you have a tenant that just wants to break the lease without penalty BUT any health or safety concerns must be taken seriously and treated delicately. 

You will, of course want to do some homework to identify the bank that Stessa is using and ensure they are FDIC insured and in good health.

A good rule of thumb I like to tell clients is that if your activities are integral and income producing, where as if you were not to do the activitiy it would result in the property's financial health being worse off, it should count in general.