Nice thing here is property maintenance/expenses is turned over to the tenant/owner and you're out of the landlord game, but still get monthly income.  

Think of it as free vs pay to play video games.

Quote from @Logan Williams: As a former student at the U of A, big rival games, homecoming, and greek life family weekends are a huge influx of people looking for lodging, with only a few hotels in close proximity to the University, STR's that are attractive can be few and far between.

How do you balance the wants vs. needs game while still enjoying life today?

While the rates can be a bit higher, the ability to work with a lender who understands your specific needs and timelines can make all the difference.For larger projects, private lending can be a game-changer.

Quote from @Luke Machen: Hey all - I'm new to the RE investing game and have some (probably dumb) questions regarding cash on cash returns.

Quote from @Danny Gonzalez: @Paul CijunelisSo I’m not in the IL market, but I’ve owned a PM company for 5+ years, and here are some lessons I wish I’d known when starting out:1.Hire a VA Early: If you haven’t already, bringing on a Virtual Assistant is a game changer.

Most seller finance notes have interest rates in the 9-10%+ range.Also, 5% down is very little skin in the game for the borrower.

I am new to the real estate game.

We are late in the game but hopefully we can catch-up leveraging the plethora of knowledge that exists on this platform.