Stocks/Bonds option trading, your positions can be called. 

You will have better luck with getting permits on unpermitted work but it can still be a lengthy process. 

Anyway, a lease agreement , of any length, is all that's needed to convert a transient into a tenant. 

At 1% rent ratio, the number I used is fairly accurate (depending on exactly the prop tax rate with bonds and other fees in your area).The rent ratio will dictate the actual percentage of rent consumed by property tax. 

I go back and forth as the house becomes available again and I grow weary of STR.Tenants are usually folks from the neighborhood renovating, family coming to town for a lengthy visit (baby born), insurance paid renter where they need to rebuild, etc.Not much to it other than, it's a tough road. 

You want to select someone who is bonded and has all the required licenses. 

With 25X expenses you can simply invest your money in a blended portfolio of passive index funds and bonds and live comfortably with a safe withdrawal rate of 30+ years.  

@John MaderWhy is it any different than allowing tenants to pay rent with stocks and bonds - they have been around for years already, so why isn't it commonplace?

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