Also, do any of your funds (after accounting for the above) ever go into a money market or other interest bearing accounts, such as dividend stocks, etc?

However, Even in the most competitive (Sedona) STR market, only 5% of home owners use the formula that gives huge occupancy and prime market ADR, resulting in a strong ROI.

What is the time on market for rent right now currently for duplexes in that neighborhood and is your monthly asking price high, average, or low for the area.

They tend to be around $1500-$2k+/mo depending on the competition level in the market. 

Let me know if you want to connect or have any questions as you enter the market.- George

In terms of structuring the loan - I am in the Houston market looking for a deal that will cash flow.

I just recently learned about financial independence and freedom through real estate investing, so right now I am soaking up everything I can to see what strategy and market could be a good fit for me.Thanks for having me!

This is a huge topic for land investors.Choosing a market (knowing where there's likely to be demand for what you're trying to build and what type of vacant lot you're buying)?

Beutiful property that provides quality housing for an underserved market that also makes good money.Lessons learned?

Another benefit is you can enter the market sooner with a lower cost of entry( down payments 10-15%), helping you scale and make real estate a full-time income source sooner.