When looking at real estate we know that very seldomly does an asset perfectly return an exact percentage and typically the asset grows in value over the time period.

Scatter site single family rentals force you to cover a lot of terra firma in your operations.

If you decide do sell to reinvest the money in something better, are you comfortable taking a loss given the amount of new construction condos selling at a discount you'll have to compete against (and buyers typically prefer a new property unless they urgently want to buy).4.

So there are fewer places you can operate a vacation rental.

So instead of sticking to your typical balloon payment after 5, push back and try to see if they are open for a hybrid term to drag it out longer. 

I typically like the smaller studio / 2 bed units for STR to avoid parties but I do have a luxury rental in SWFL with all the amenities for a baller stay. 

Typically if you are wanting to acquire more properties you will need to take on some debt. 

Meanwhile,  the real estate agent pushed “off market” properties are typically off market because they can’t convince the owner to sign an exclusive agency listing agreement and instead convince the seller to allow them to market the property without a formal agreement.

A HELOC is a short term loan that needs to be paid back and is typically interest only.

I am in a similar situation, in Russia, where the Embassy is not operational and the consulates are closed.