Under the worst circumstances, if you can still cashflow as an LTR, then you'll have some cushion in case "seasonality" reveals itself to be a saturated market.Third: Analyze the main factors for STR for your property = projected ADR (Average Daily Rate), occupancy (days booked divided by days available), and average length of stay.

With a basement, it’s easier to just dry it out and cut out the moldy sheatrock and start fresh.

A Trustee, except in certain federal &/or criminal matters - not civil cases, cannot be forced - even under oath - to reveal the beneficiaries of the trust.2. 

@Alex Kholodenko, if the seller is willing to carry a first of 150k you need to pause and ask yourself why.The link below reveals more shootings in the area near subject than would make me feel comfortable but to each his own.http://m.spotcrime.com/mobile/map/index.html#700%2...

When you put fresh dirt on top of grassed dirt it does not necessarily seal together all of the time.

I just don't know if that would hinder me - requiring interested investors to sign this document before revealing the property address, etc. - your thoughts?

That's the cleanest plan I can think of.... its a fresh start for everyone and ends any future financial commitment being tied together. 

The next crash will reveal all 5 bubbles but it’s hard to say what will trigger it but it’s likely not to be housing this time around like last time but it does play a role.

I wouldn't mind being the "fresh out of college guy that brings in a project to the office".

Bye-the-way, I've seen some high-end properties in high-end neighborhoods and several have been 'move-in-ready' but still needed a coat of paint in one or two rooms and/or new carpet or fresh shampoo, clean-up in the yard - maybe a new microwave, etc.