@Charlice ArnoldI think it depends upon the market cycle.

We’ve been serving our clients for 18 years and have generated over $300MM in profits by investing in the Jacksonville, FL real estate market for those clients.  

STR market is dieing unless you can play in the 750-1.4M$ price point then there is opportunity, most are going MTR or LTR, we manage a vast amount of properties and see clients switching from furnished to long term unfurnished, lots of data around this...

The only reason that you are requested to order a comparable rent schedule appraisal is because the lender needs to see what the market rent is for that specific investment property.

Market in Cleveland is pretty robust but if this guy is just going to Ghost you your probably a good year or more away from getting your collateral back If its abandoned as the lender you have the right to secure it..

If you want to network or ask specific questions about your local market, go to your local real estate forum and connect with investors from your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/86-local-real-estate-networking5.

After repairing and improving the usability of the home, I was able to get it rented out at the top of market.

However, I've recently come across articles discussing the potential benefits of lower down payments in certain situations.Given the current real estate market conditions, what are the critical factors to consider when deciding between a high or low down payment for an investment property?

You're offering to increase marketing and add an experienced assistant to help guests.

Looking into Scottsdale market for Airbnb investment.