I like the idea of short/mid term rentals more then the long term...one big reason is not having to move all of his stuff...or at least being able to take my time.

-30 yr am, 10 yr term-Each individual can buy up to 5 homes at one time with this product-As little as 5% down, but you can put more down if you want to. 

The 'what you get' for the money factor is highly applicable from Brookings to Astoria and licensable STR coastal vacation rentals are still regularly attainable at workable terms, Luxury and oceanfront and lakefront properties tend to perform above the 10% of valuation in gross annual income for prime coastal STR's and as an example I've seen a $2.1 Million Oceanfront home produce $300k in gross annual income.

Let's dig into some of the other numbers as well to ensure you have an underwrite that is conservative so that you have "all your bases covered" in terms of risk. 

Together, we negotiated favorable terms with the seller, ensuring a beneficial deal.

Here is more info on it.https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/passive-activity-loss-rules.asp

My realtor and her manager said “No, I am not aware of this being an acceptable means to unilaterally change the terms of the lease.

Money in hand sounds great, but my portfolio strategy (even though it’s currently small) is long term buy and hold.

In general, what is the strategy for choosing rental terms in the current market?

I am wanting to invest 100% into real-estate whether it is flip and sell and/or long term rentals.