So if you are going to be a host that outperforms your competitors and want to get fabulous reviews, there isn’t complete down time if you are self managing at the highest level.

Even including modest appreciation and equity pay down, the ROI is between 7% and 12% for a non passive holding (not good for an active holding)I can easily afford this level of negative, but do I want to?

You will probably regain the commission in the form of a higher sales price with a expert level agent. 

Upper levels with slanted roof lines cut into living space which is very outdated and much of it becomes deadspace. 

The best market for YOU, is the market that fit's YOU; you're situation, your preferences, you're resources, your knowledge level, you're risk aversion and about 40 other personalized factors to you. 

Quote from @Nathan Gesner: If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times.Nathan, while what you state works 90%, when you reach a certain level you become a TARGET for predatory attorneys and professional plaintiffs.

It takes a certain level of QB knowledge to set it up correctly.My General Recommendation: Spreadsheets are usually fine for your first 1-3 properties. 3+ properties, you should use a software.

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I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but such P/E levels are not sustainable and be considered an expansionary or growth cycle.This does not mean a hard crash is imminent, but it does mean the dollar will be significantly weaker for certain just how it gets there is anyone's guess. 

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