@Dane PetersonYou are right Dane.

Hi Andrew,Owning can definitley be more affordable than renting if done right.

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@Anthony Pollachioli, I think your line of thinking is on the right track.

I'm looking at C/B class properties in C/B class neighborhoods in the midwest.Do these numbers look about right?

The flip is right off where Grassdale rd intersects with Joe Frank Harris Pkwy.    

You’re right I’m not running a charity.

Very few banks will do Helocs on investment properties right now.

However, right now there is no rush on the short term rental.

I'm in SW Florida (Marco Island) and as others have said, has some seasonality but I'm booked most of the year with the right pricing strategy.