And personally, I stay away from OH because it's what herd think has long been and I worry how much of price is based on herd-actions or market metrics. 

When i read about how their deal was really messed up with most investor probably going to take huge loss's its not shocking.. you have to stay right on top of these and have the manpower to do it.

Sounds like if I stay conventional then my best rates will no doubt be the 25% down options. 

I could fly home to take care of my parents with zero notice and stay for a month, or two.

.: My wife and I are considering getting a home closer to her family to stay in for extended periods and holidays.   

Stay patient, keep learning, and leverage this community for support.

Stay tuned to see if they collect anything.

In my opinion, your occupancy rate and min night stay seem in the ballpark for planning purposes at this stage.

If you don't really need the cash flow now and you are going more for appreciation, stay local.

They aren't a guest like when you stay in a hotel.