While it’s a helpful quick filter, the bigger picture—appreciation, tax benefits, loan paydown, and compounding growth—often tells a much better story over 5-10 years.The key is balancing cash flow and long-term gains.

. - property had TDR trasnferable development rights and can be built 5 stories on it.

I need the real story on vacation rentals on The Big Island, HI...specifically the Kona area. 

Reach out to local banks, take them to lunch and tell them your story.

I'm on Airbnb and Vrbo, and also Houfy (direct bookings) but have stayed away from Booking .com because of the horror stories from fellow hosts.

I think there are more horror stories than anything when it comes to those kinds of companies. 

Think of me like that old friend who can’t help but dish out stories over coffee; xcept my stories sometimes lead you to the kind of deals that nudge your portfolio from “just okay” to “damn, that’s impressive.”

Stories like these are what make house hacking worth it.I hope this helps, Tim!

I will try to make a long story short.  

I'd love to hear specific examples or success stories!