@Daniel Sprague I drive a lot for my job, you might want to listen to the bigger pockets podcasts.  

I'm too skeptical for some things thought.... 1st I have no numbers in my hands since the seller never involved in renting the apts , 2nd Do you think I'm exposed to a bigger risk since it is the beginning and I will not have a steady cash flow out of short-term renting? 

@Christian PalaciosWelcome to bigger Pockets.

It sounds like I can write off my losses against that but that won’t be until next year or the year after.

Lenders and any creditor knows about them and believe me they get in line first in order to recover their interests in the properties and the owners who get behind on their tax payments are given very generous terms to also recover their properties and losses.

. 😊 Real estate investing is a people business, so I recommend checking for local Bigger Pocket meetings and REIA events in your area.

If all your tenants leave after one year you have a bigger problem that just the leasing fees.

Excited and new are the best attributes when you join Bigger Pockets....so glad you found the forums!

The loan is riskier of course, but the payoff is bigger, but it seems like wholesaling could potentially provide a payoff quicker with the right marketing.

The fact your considering/willing to buy a dupe or even bigger is great in itself and in the long run your going to win as long as you are able to manage and maintain the asset.