Having a partner is often troublesome.

Managing tenants yourself is no small task, but I’d say it’s often a blessing in disguise.

As the new owner, you’ll want the lease and your landlord insurance policy to take effect as soon as you take title to the property.Temporary Lease Considerations:While short-term leases can work well, leasing to a seller long-term often leads to complications.

When it dies I won't replace it with an ice maker but they were over the moon to get the rental and this is the second set of tenants that said we don't care about the ice maker.

While cash flow may be harder to achieve here, these markets often shine in their ability to withstand market downturns and provide solid appreciation over time.The key in markets like this is understanding your goals.

Quote from @Collin Hays: I visit fairly often with investors looking at a certain vacation rental property to make an offer on.  

Mostly people with minimal RE experience are adding a single ADU and they often make that choice based on cash flow without taking into account the negative equity position.  

Washer/dryers are often abused, so there's the initial cost of purchase and the risk of increased repairs.

You can often get better rates with a national lender, but the customer service is non-existent, communication probably sucks, they may ask for the same documents multiple times, etc.

Second, success often depends on creativity, persistence, and a willingness to negotiate.