But I find from personal experience and from my buyers' Airbnb experience that it's a bit of a hassle trying to get guests to rebook at the new listing.I don't know how strict Joshue Tree is at enforcement, but in Denver and Colorado Springs here, you could probably get away with an STR listing for three months without the license.

@Jerry Shen I apologize if this is a repeat of info or if it constitutes an "application" that you don't trust, but your thread prompted me to locate Propy.com, whose website says "Propy allows buyers, sellers, brokers, and escrow/title agents/notaries to come together through the utilization of a suite of smart contracts on blockchain to facilitate transactions." 

They get a faster and easier sale because buyers can imagine higher future rents.

Lessons learned are related to the title process I use with sellers and buyers.

Lessons learned are related to the title process I use with sellers and buyers.

Realtor.com describes how it works as part of your sale:“It tells the real estate seller you’re in earnest as a buyer . . .

I think it’s just a seasonal/holiday slump but it’s a good time to be a buyer!

One, you might want to consider Seller Financing (in Michigan, we call it a Land Contract) which can allow you to buy property while using the Seller as Banker; not all Sellers are open to this, but it can be beneficial to both the Buyer and Seller.

Supply and Demand: When buyers outnumber sellers, prices and rents rise.Population Growth: Cities with significant and sustained population increases are more likely to see long-term rent growth.Job Stability and GrowthA property’s value is tied to the jobs in the area.

On the ground, I've already had a few random feelers for ultra luxury coastal estates here in Oregon and family homes in Eugene from California buyers.