So you have to run the numbers to compare the tax savings you would get, versus what you are paying fees, both immediately and when you liquidate.  

Becoming an agent or analyst seems like the long track versus getting your hands dirty.

Some national chains can take 6 months or more to commit versus local who will usually move faster in weeks to months.

Have a theme and matching accessories, remember you are in the hospitality business versus the property management angle.ie: if you target nurses find out things that are important to them, ie: black out curtains - many work nights and need peace and quiet during the day.

Versus a 1st mortgage worth 50k somewhere in the hood?

Investing for vacation houses is called "lifestyle investing" and is distinctly different because the premise of it is that it's more about the vacation-ability and desirability of the house over the cash flow.For buying your own house versus renting, check this article out- https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/01/1...

We are looking to step up into Apartment Buildings versus the SFH and 1-4 Unit properties we are doing.The property in question is between 1.1-1.4M. 

I'm guessing you are thinking of a buy and hold versus a flip .

Taking a $10k hit versus a couple grand in holding costs is a big spread.

The mistake on my part is that I did not outline any of this in my lease or cover water use versus abuse in their orientation...