So areas like that are not a smart bet compared with more urban areas.

Let me compare two hypothetical scenarios for you. 

I wonder if anyone here has ever listed with them to actually find a manager/renter to take over an STR.Background: I'm exploring the opportunity costs and various alternatives to traditional DIY hosting that most of us are doing.

Also, does the book going into any no or low payment options or is it more traditional buy and hold and/or brrrr type strategies?

It seems to me like the HELOC would be better for short term usage, such as repairs on properties, or flips, but less optimal than a traditional mortgage for long term buy and holds. 

Am selling one of my properties, I see lots of discussion for buyers on which type of loan to use, but what about for a SELLER.i have two comparable offers,  but one is subject to FHA and the other Conventional loan. 

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

My Solo 401k has 2 components; a Traditional 401k bucket which is not tax-exempt and then a Roth 401k bucket which is tax-exempt. 

That said, you will need to be, or hire, (legal in Texas) a contract MLO and have a chattel lending license from the state of Texas which is pretty easy and cheap compared to most states.