I have been thinking about this idea since last week and also was reminded of it while currently being a passenger on Rt 93 with a tiny bit of snow on the ground and everyone causing a collective 30 MPH speed limit…I wonder how many massive financial events are actually dominantly caused/accelerated by collective fear and contagion instead of actual economic factors…What do you guys think about contagion?

Curious how you think about future appreciation in STR dominant markets ... where homes are essentially being valued as income producing hospitality assets rather than homes ...i'm new to this - so please let me know if i'm thinking about this the right way - but it seems like in an STR dominant market appreciation would be driven by 3 things:1) increased demand from Airbnb consumers (essentially boosts NOI through higher occupancy/ ADRs, and therefore boosts market value of homes if you hold cap rates constant)2) increased demand from Airbnb investors willing to pay more for the same earnings (i.e., lower cap rates)3) inflationAm I thinking about this the right way?

It all depends on your personal goals on if you want to take an active role/syndicate, want to buy your own stuff, or just be a passive.

They should be able to draft a simple agreement between you and your parent stating each of your roles, individual taxation, level of ownership, and investment, etc.Sounds like you have enough money to make a great investment purchase.  

You can dominate your small town, but there is risk due to fewer employers and smaller resident base.

My base salary did not change much from my previous role (about $150k) but in my new job I will be getting another $150k/yr in performance bonuses and RSUs.

My current role is IT focused,  In previous lives I was a carpenter, carpet installer, flood and fire restoration, long haul truck driver, waiter, garbage man, bus boy, and just about every other job you can think of.   

This interest rate can impact the overall cost of the lease option for the tenant.Overall, interest rates can play a role in the decision to pursue a lease option and can impact the overall cost and terms of the agreement.I hope this helps.

Of course gas concentration probably plays a role.

This being a landlord dominated site would be interested in view points from others..