I would be very interested to hear an updated opinion on this topic, since its been 2 years since the last person commented, and things have shifted a bit

Interesting to see such a society.

STR: Cons: Less passive, less steady revenue, involves higher risk tolerance, may currently be facing more competition with a shifting travel market.Pros: Higher revenue potentialLTR: Essentially the opposite of STR.

When the currents shift in their favor again, they will start flying!

Lending funds for putting up earnest moneyDarrin Carey Hi Darrin,It's possible that, rather than a shift in the overall market, there has been a shift in your business - perhaps one that you aren't aware of. 

Income shifting to a related entity can be a good tax strategy.

My realtor told me some investors have temporarily reprioritized COC ROI to the back-burner (due to the higher interest rates), and have shifted more of their focus to appreciation. 

I think in Hawaii because houses have become out of range for affordability, home buyers are shifting towards condos as they are more affordable.

I think Gunnison is a decent area as you know, but right now the cash flows aren't that strong given the shift in the market.

The market shifted late summer, and I'm sure it'll shift back to sellers come spring, but it is common to win closing costs at the moment; at least here in Minneapolis/St.