Similar to the comments above on using FurnishedFinder, also check Airbnb and sort for 30+ day rental options. in addition, I'd recommend talking to the local university and hospitals nearby by calling to their various departments.

I’d stick to Franklin, Clayton, Westminster, hayesville, Bryson city I'd also add Brevard and Waynesville to this list if you are looking for lower-cost options.

Taking out more debt does not sound like the best option IMO.

.- If you build a good/great portfolio, you will have multiple exit options you can evaluate annually or whenever.3) Don't overleverage beyond your risk tolerence.

I'm an Italian investor, and I will say that long term rental is a very risky option.

One of those options is to let the tenant know you won't renew their lease, then offer them the opportunity to leave early if they find another rental.

In any case, you can easily calculate that.Looking at your objective of retiring in Costa Rica, you have two options:1.

But if they don't willingly make the payment your only option would be to sue, and they have the upper hand to let the lender know about the sale possibly triggering DOS.

Sure, being a RE agent is an option.

Hi @Aaron Raffaelli, you've gotten good advice here as well as some good options.