While that would be nice to build up a lot of money and save, however that would just push me back even further from starting my real estate future plans, careers, family, etc.

If you have to cancel on future Airbnb guests, so be it.

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Good luck with your future endeavors! 

While you did point out the negative aspects of a deal like this, you didn't really highlight the pros on the RE side and future investment, appreciation etc.I’ve done two of these projects in the past 3 years in SoCal.

I know for the forseeable future I will be based in Quantico, Virginia but I am definitely open to out of state investing!

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Wishing you all the best in your investment endeavors.