I am from Buffalo and the only tiny homes, that I know of, are in the ski town of Ellicottville about an hour south of Buffalo.

Marco/Norada Capital sends emails that my money is taken and I don't have any control over my money.  

Don't let it control you and I am glad you asked.You really don't want to rely on appreciation to make up for the poor performance as a STR.This is too much of a risk IMHO.

Of course, this means I'm taking all the risks but I can afford because I'm in control and I can trust the people I work with.

I know it's expensive, but look at something in the smaller towns outside Charlotte or probate sales or start going to  REIA's and Meet ups and find some investors or people trying to sell fixer upper. 

It is also the main tool of control by the government.

 :)To anyone reading this: if you happen to think using other people's money means you don't need any of your own, raising outside money may help you recover your expenses, but you still have MAJOR out of pocket expenses, typically, due before you can raise any money:Earnest deposit: most people raise after you get control of a deal.  

Self-funding gives you full control, no debt, and better cash flow, but it ties up a lot of your cash.

Condo's are ill advised for investments because you possess far less control.

:)  We love defaulted note investing - you own nothing but are in control and can exit through the property or the borrower. if you do take a property back you can sell it outright, seller finance it, rent it or BRRR it.