This deal proved to be the perfect balance of financial gain and personal enjoyment.

Three Months ago, low to mid 6's were available.Rates are going to continually fluctuate but if you have a way to earn 10+% on your capital, the TIME you are not using it is going to cost you way more than the extra .5% per year will.You are walking over dollars to save pennies if you are waiting for the perfect rate, half of the people who held out on getting mid 6's were waiting for high 5's.

Additionally, it’s perfectly located with close proximity to both the ski slopes and downtownI received an email directly from the seller saying: 'I have changed my mind about the sale of my home and would like to terminate the contract.'

So @Mike S. is providing the perfect solution for you. 

Those should not need attention (in a perfect world) for some time. 

The rental demand in the area has been consistent, and duplexes offer the flexibility of house hacking or scaling into multi-family investing over time.With your experience in construction and remodeling, you’re already ahead of the game—fix-and-flips or BRRRR projects in Kansas City could be a perfect fit for you. 

There is no perfect software out there.

I've got perfect feedback and great guest reviews on my STR but I'm better at running LTR.

Still not a perfect system though.Also, we ONLY install passage doorknobs and keyed deadbolts.- Logically, there really is no additional security provided with both keyed doorknob & deadbolt, but a deadbolt is more secure than a keyed doorknob.- Since you need a key to lock a deadbolt when you leave the premises, tenant's can't lock their key(s) in the home and then pester us to come let them back in.--- Tenants can still lose their keys outside their home:(

Quote from @Michael Smythe: We're far from perfect, so our 2 cents should be taken lightly.Most of the national companies are setting up franchises and the challenge is with the individual franchisees.