If you can build confidence that regardless of how the STR performs, you will pay the rent every month and take all the risk. 

The iconic burger chain has confirmed plans to open its second-largest location at the BLVD shopping complex across from Aria.

Sometimes pulling out equity and reinvesting it elsewhere..maybe in a smaller, more agile asset..can give you the cash flow boost you’re after without giving up a solid property.Improving the property’s current performance by making it more appealing to tenants or tweaking lease structures could give you a nice bump.

The contract must contain:the contractor’s name, address and telephone numberthe approximate start and completion date, including any contingencies that would change the completion datea description of the work to be performed and the materials to be provided to the consumer, including make; model number or any other identifying information; and the agreed-upon price for the work and materialsa notice advising you that you have three business days to cancel the contract, unless during an emergency you waive the right in writinga notice that all payments received by the contractor prior to completion of the contract work must be deposited in an escrow account

More likely cash checking and pawn shops.- Given the demand, buying on through MLS will be tough.

And/or are you willing to take the risk of being sued by the seller for not performing on a legal contract (and losing your earnest money)?

This might help you see the property’s performance in a clearer light.

I assume in the winter months they would perform well, but in the spring/summer/fall (non ski months) how do they perform? 

Labor/material are going to be different and need to factor that in4) new roof, new HVAC, new water heater, ac panel, replacing plumbing to PVCThese are very variable, if you are getting this from a licensed guy to do it and unlicensed.. is it a big shop or a local shop doing it, is the GC doing it they will put some money on the top so it will be more money5) framing (creating new bedrooms or baths)I would get all these quoted from a good couple of licensed guys and unlicensed to know your numbers to cents

We invest in mortgage notes (performing and non performing).