You can properly operate the STR in your personal name to include the financing, proper insurance, etc. 

Life is a series of risk/reward decisions. 

So my conclusion was that the condo-hotels are more so set up for personal use, with the ability to offset SOME of the costs by renting out the unit while you're not there.

There are some improvements that i'd like to do to increase resale, and just general upkeep (ie- new tile floor in kitchen, replace fence that is end of life. 

My personal opinion is owning your home outright is an amazing feeling and impressive feat.

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I'm just getting started and looking to learn more. Does anyone know of useful meet-ups or events in New York City? I'm not necessarily looking to invest in this area (probably upstate), but looking to mee...

I was interested in other people's personal stories on how they were able to attain some of their early on rental properties with no and low money down. 

If you are looking to have a solid investment property that is paid with OPM and makes a little bit of cashflow that you can sell later in life for a major windfall - probably not that crazy.

The crooks on Wall St will ensure people grind their entire life. 

The complaint was that we gave an apartment to a family and not her (single person).