We made two short trips there in May and September to check on the place and to perform maintenance (10 days total between the 2 trips).Things were going so well that we decided to build a second STR.

How wonderful to be about to rest in a beautiful country.

Challenges for this project included my former plumber taking forever, the appraiser hosing me on the final appraisal, and my inability to devote enough personal time to perform the small labor that I like to do on the rehab.

Which real estate markets did the best in 2008?? I heard NYC was not affected very much in the 2008 crash. I dont know if that is correct. I know Phoenix took a big hit.

In some states, the seller could actually sue for specific performance, which would mean you would be forced to buy.

The courts will continue to accept eviction filings, but the sheriff's offices will perform no lock outs until after April 3, 2020.

I am a current investor in short-term rentals (STR's) in Arizona, with (4) properties that have performed very well. 

Is that liability worth the extra money it would take to have the same work performed by a licensed tradesman?

"Separate books and records are maintained to reflect income and expenses for each rental real estate enterprise.""250 or more hours of rental services are performed annually with respect to the rental enterprise.

Stick with me here, in 2008 the housing market is defective and filled with under performing mortgage backed securities.