Where would be the best place to buy a condo that would be used for short term rentals such air bnb or vrbo??

When calculating cap, and other deal analysis criteria, none of them talks about how to assess the property in terms of its appreciation based on structural quality such as brick exterior versus vinyl.

Hello everyone,I'm currently living in Massachusetts and house-hacking (mid-term rentals).

@Nathan Frost I'm one of those boring long term hold guys...

Your decision should balance financial prudence with your long-term goals.

If issues come up I could non renew at any time and this would give me greater leverage if things were to deteriorate further, it isn't like you are worried they will leave with no long term lease.  

My goal is to utilize a long-term rental portfolio to reach financial independence. 

I am being told in a specific instance that copies of leases are not provided to owners because the legal binding agreement is between the property manager and the resident.In this case, I would have zero visibility on the nature of the lease terms, as well as who is responsible for certain costs borne (utilities, etc)If this exclusion to owners is allowed, what is required in terms of document retention in the case of termination of relationship?

It's a risk, of course (because they may not sign your lease or move in on 8/1), but to offset your risks, here are some tips in general terms. 

I'm looking to purchase a single-family home in the $500k-$600k range with a long-term hold strategy.