I want to keep my current financial position in these properties for tax purposes.

Is your DSCR ratio greater than 1-meaning are you cash flowing (according to the lender's criteria of mortgage, property taxes and insurance (and HOA) if applicable).

Meaning the bank has the right to shut it don when you might need it the most. 

In my case I wanted to keep the properties off the grid to avoid messing with my DTI ratio.For the Seller - I can only think of a few reasons a seller would prefer this route. 

I think it’s a great career to get into, unfortunately that BS barrier to entry keeps most folks out.

This usually means someone who sells you mutual fund investments and products based on life insurance.

I mean, it's your call here but we usually don't use traditional financing on these types of properties. 

Pigeon Forge is as recession-proof as an area can be due to its close proximity to half of the US households, meaning 1 day's travel to get here so I can only imagine what other tourist areas are feeling.Besides our STRs, we also have a 94 key motel, and reservations for it are down also, right now more comparable to our 2021 figures.The last couple of years have spoiled us with revenue figures for sure.

I can find quality people to do what rehab needs to be done, but finding the right properties, keeping a stream of investment options coming, and negotiating the deals is harder to train in my opinion.

These are the best contacts, in my opinion, because I can find ways to add value to them.As my experience level changes, I keep an eye/ear out for specific types of contacts.