That is what it all boils down to.If a lender asks what your plan is and you say there is a new slot machine in Vegas you want to try out, that probably isn't going to fly.If you say you found a 4 bed 2 bath built in 2015 that you can buy for $350,000 and after fix up of $40,000 will sell for $500,000 that gets the conversation started.

Maybe compare real estate to owning a restaurant, or a 7 eleven, or a public washing machine place.

Maybe the numbers dont work for a regular rental, but maybe they do for a mid-term or short-term.Keep the machine going.

Rent paragraph typically spells out the revenue share - that's another blog of its own but generally speaking it is a percentage of the gross collections identified in various equations of percentage of revenue or some percentage over a minimum base amount per machine per day.

I'm open to learning from all perspectives and excited to engage in a fruitful discussion that will benefit us all in our real estate endeavors.Looking forward to hearing from you all!

Try an ozone machine. 

I would like to move to Austin (as there are many like-minded entrepreneurs there) and want to live on a ranch with 2+ acres, so I can raise goats, chickens, and have fruit and vegetable garden. 

To make your Tax Free Money Machine you just move into your Rental and do it again. 

The lowest hanging fruit isn't always the best...

It's fantastic that you're exploring different avenues, from rental properties to commercial spaces, to diversify your portfolio and align with your financial goals.Best of luck on your journey, and may your investments yield fruitful returns!