We've also added a ton of folks to our investor mailing list, thanks to BP.Frankly, I can't see any downside to giving it a shot and seeing what happens, particularly at just $9/mo (or $90/year)!

The downside is that you may not be able to readily sell the properties. 

There is a small downside to consider, small down payments eat into your cash flow some. 

or I certainly have enough equity in my 13 properties to leverage and move a lot faster but the down side is yes the tenant makes the payment but that is also lost revenue in the form of interest payments on these loans.  

These are precisely some of my thoughts on downside/risk of this investment space.

While there are downsides, there are some great upsides too!

I was browsing Zillow lastnight and found some 3 bedroom condo units within Celebration for under $400k, which has the added benefit of having a bus directly to Disney at no additional cost to the renter, but the downside of a $500 p/m HOA fee.Don't know anything about financing a STR... since i would technically be calling it a vacation home and living there 2 weeks a year - can I still use the rental income to help qualify for the loan? 

While they provide some great benefits like eggs, little to no tick or insect activity and great for kids to learn about animals they have some very distinct downsides.

Downside is, taxes are high but the town is very well taken care of.On the east side of Cleveland, the areas surrounding Cleveland Clinic and Metro Health short and medium term rentals have become extremely popular.

But the downside is you will have a higher mortgage payment which will kill your cashflow.