I agree with the other contributor that it’s better to own a $1M asset that appreciates 3% per year that pays no cash flow (over the long term) rather than a $100k asset that appreciates 3% and pays $300 a month in cash flow.

Rates:$2,000 Daily$10,000 Weekly$30,000 Monthly$25,000 Long Term Monthly$3,000 Holiday Daily$15,000 Holiday WeeklyI am looking for insight for anyone who has experience in this market to see how realistic that is... 

And What other conditions/terms/costs do you calculate when underwriting the potential of a deal?

Lucy: your story shows that setting up a loan is more than just interest rate and other terms.

My investments were all what they termed private placement and was essentially funds used for lending, buying notes and recently land trust.After MIdland sprun this on us, my spouse also has accounts, I did some research but didn't see a purpose to remove our accounts at the time.I have not been with ET long enough to give comment on them and what little "issues" occured were technical.

A Roth IRA Conversion lets you convert funds, pay taxes upfront, and withdraw contributions tax- and penalty-free after 5 years, offering a longer-term solution.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Then being aware of the complexity of structuring the property correctly for long-term goals is important.

While short-term rentals in areas like Kissimmee, Florida, can pay for themselves and offer lifestyle benefits, the ROI typically doesn’t match what I see from my traditional portfolio of long-term rentals in North Texas.That said, short-term rentals can still be a great choice, especially if you're drawn to the area and the opportunity to combine personal use with investment income.

The key will be to set up terms so your monthly payment works.

It simply depends on your time frame, when you want to actually begin renting the property out short term, and what the loan terms are.