Owner having a hard time selling, we wouldn't mind owning, esp for Short term rental purposes.Owner owes $249k.We would like to use very little cash, maybe higher interest rate for the seller, balloon in 5 years should interest rates come down.Anyone had success or any ideas you could share?

Back when I was in the acquisition side at a large apt holding firm, every property was in a separate LLC, and when I spoke to investors there (Nebraska) it seemed like small and large investors kept everything in LLCs as well.Not sure if it is just state by state or what, because I always thought that was the way you did things as an investor. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

For those who have tried Airbnb long term rentals (typical more than a month), how do you factor in the utility bills?

In terms of legal perspectives: I found several AriBnb in the areas that I'm interested.

it looks like a hopless situation for me.I had all of my life savings put in Yucca Vally short term rentals In  early 2022. got 4 nice villas at 20% equity. then 2 things happened: rates went up and demand for vacation rentals in that location went WAY down. 

Which I currently still hold, and cash flow decently.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Pittsburgh.

The rest will be leased.How do I determine and analyze a potential location for this development in terms of potential lease rates, vacancy rates, potential area growth, post construction value, etc?

There is always an expense somewhereDiversify your holdings.