We will be moving but I like to owner finance what is left on the mortgage at a higher interest rate because I do not need to pay it off to qualify for our next home. 

Nightly rates: Yes, but the benchmarks should also be lower.Year 2 turnaround: What strategies could we implement to project a higher ROI in our second year?

Tampa can work, but yes, taxes and insurance are higher and might keep cash flow tight.

@Bryan HartlenManaging low-end properties can be demanding due to higher tenant turnover, increased maintenance needs, and frequent rent collection issues.

Meaning the low hanging fruit for a new investor might be a little higher up on the tree and fewer and farther between.

Note you must be an accredited investor to participate.A con that turn some people off DSTs is they come with higher fees than out right owning a stable, low maintenance property; however based off what you described DST fees are far below what you are currently paying. 

The higher the cap rate, the more risk involved in the building. 

The northwest suburbs of Akron are the higher  income areas.  

He didn’t just answer my questions—he showed me how this game is played at a much higher level.

The market has gotten much higher than in recent years.