I believe people will transition to LTR with time seeing the return on MTR is currently definitely lower than LTR due to utilities, furnishings, and in my case MTR PMWe have made far over 7 digits on this property so a little negative cash flow for a while is not going to discourage us.  

The model is to sell digital nomads on this idea "Live anywhere in the world".

Dont get pulled in by smooth talking Turn Key operators and thier slick excell sheets showing double digit returns.

@Dan TranSure Dan.Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1100-$1500 (no rent control in MI)1% rule: 1%-1.4% rule dealsROI: 10-14%Cash flow: $250-$350/door (after all expenses and budgeting for maint, capex, vacancy)Appreciation: 3-15% (has been double digit for a decade)Location: C+, B- These numbers are based on the “sweet spot” in Metro Detroit.

I have a small business not related to real estate that generates about $2m/year; I also introduced him couple 7 digits businesses, so bank loves me for that.When I needed the financing for this piece, they gave me 6% interest rate, half point,  prime was 8.5%!!

When the parts break, they are cheaper to repair and replace than a motherboard would be for a washer with digital programming buttons (appx $50 for parts vs $900).Cheers,Melissa 

Get models that use knobs over digital displays when possible. 

Most just use their 4 digit code. 

Additionally, I always google the cell number...I once avoided a tenant who was practicing the world's oldest profession out of her last apartment, according to backpage and the local newspaper's police blotter.

The initial negative position can be 6 digits.