I will say almost all my STR visitors to South Padre are from Austin, and if I were to care or dig deeper I bet a lot are cali transplants.Go South Padre!

These are generally very emotional situations for the owner that lost it.

Always have to dig deeper at where you are putting your money in

You will have to do a little more research, dig a little deeper and turn a few more stones. 

I guess, all the trust issues and emotional instability could be settled with extra deal protection. 

Many small multi sell for higher “cap rates” because they are being owner occupied by emotional people. 

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Do not let your emotions prevent you from making sound financial decisions.

You seem very angry and emotional and I honestly feel for you.

He also gets into some more deeper things, like entitlements & subdividing.