Most people like to enjoy some sort of holiday meal and/or HAVE TO buy food and this would pair well with the timeframe you're wanting to give something back. 

In addition to trying to learn as much as possible about real estate I try and find ways to be better at business as a whole.Really enjoyed the 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss. 

Does anyone know if you have to have a primary home to get a vacation home loan for an STR?

Matthews uptown area is quickly becoming a great spot to eat and enjoy the nightlife.

. - Have enough (take home after tax pure cash flow) from my properties to match my current w2 net income ( which roughly 7500$ to $11000 monthly)- Not create a lifestyle where I am so immersed in my real estate investments that I cannot enjoy life.

I have been under contract a little over a year on an investment property that will be used as a vacation rental.

I really enjoyed getting to meet both Deak Smith and Adam Wood!

Is it reasonable to request the tenants to pay a security deposit and transfer utilities into their name upon closing if they have received 30 day notice to vacate? 

. - Have enough (take home after tax pure cash flow) from my properties to match my current w2 net income ( which roughly 7500$ to $11000 monthly)- Not create a lifestyle where I am so immersed in my real estate investments that I cannot enjoy life.

We are currently syndicating funds to buy dozens of vacation rentals across the country.