Charles,Welcome to the BP forum I am in Florida as well and its a great time to jump into the REI business. 

It's always a question of exit strategy.

That seems more than just a RE investment: To me, the casino aspect of the investment would require specialized expertise (knowledge and individuals in place to make sure the business is a success) that seems to be a greater risk than the RE side of the deal.

My client owns 3 SFRs and a commercial building for their business (in an LLC, used by the business but with personal guarantee).

I get more cash upfront, cashflow after my cash-out refi, and I net more on the sale because no realtors involved.Young family that the husband started a business 1yr ago so couldn't qualify for a mortgage, but they wanted to buy a home. 

Marked Rentals LLC, for instance, provides flexible loans with fast approval and can be a great option for real estate investors like you.Home Equity Investment: Some companies offer equity-sharing arrangements where they invest in your property's equity and you get a lump sum without taking on debt.Business Line of Credit: If your STVRs are operated as a business, you might qualify for a business line of credit, which can provide the flexibility you need for fix and flip projects.Feel free to reach out if you need more detailed information on these options or if you have any questions about flexible financing solutions.Best,Stacey Wells.

It's not much of a prediction as it's more just reciting from the political play-book on election strategy. 

And I may be able to get higher line on business. 

To summarize, STR is not dead to the ones that treat it like a business. 

In other words, how would I calculate the return (from a purely financial standpoint) of "investing" in a primary residence vs renting and putting the money elsewhere (perhaps even into an investment property, but also considering buying a business)?