@Steven Bowdich as long as you run your numbers it should work and if cash on cash in low then move into next deal.

People that are good at branding and review designation can bury those low reviews and I wouldn't want to own someone's reviews but I am not your audience as far as a projected buyer as we purchased ours for a deal and they are both higher end beach stilt houses that are side by side and neither had been listed as a STR on any platform, we built it up with a direct book site and also use the platforms as well as the local website in the area to book. 

I have the ability to cover all the expenses if there is vacancy, which this property has low vacancy.

Rates are pretty low, maybe $30-50/night.

Why do you think the demand is low?

He started doing small, low-key investor dinners where everyone could swap stories and insights, no hard pitches, just good conversation.

I am just worried this might be a mistake as it as a high cash flowing property and my mortgage rate is a low 3.125%.

HELOCs let you access equity as needed, keeping costs low unless you use the funds.Key considerations: If you plan to scale quickly, the HELOC might provide the liquidity you need for faster moves.

One of my rental properties is located in a low-income area, which presents unique challenges in finding suitable tenants.

Real Estate Market Predictions for 2025Single-Family Homes: Prices will likely remain flat due to homeowners holding onto low-interest-rate loans, causing fewer properties to hit the market.