It can totally be done, even in this market.

That content and similar content out there sets unrealistic expectations that anyone can put together their "team" and invest in distant markets.

Combining short term rentals and a venue is a huge advantage because guests would not have to travel far and you could offer better rates as part of a event package.My current venue focuses more on baby showers, content creation and birthday celebrations rentals.

Any unused funds from the engagement fee are typically credited to the borrower at loan closing, reducing your total cash to close.

Of my 25 total reservations (not including cancellations) 2 are from VRBO, 4 are from Booking.com, and the other 19 are from AirBnB. 

@Kerry Hermann We got our start in the western Chicago suburbs as well but are now totally focussed on The Shoals.

Their "guarantees" are total junk.

Please try not to confuse two totally different aspects of investing when giving advice.

They were total add-ons.

Currently I am reading "Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat" by David Greene and tuning in to a lot of Brandon Turner video and content.