STR, Flipping vs Boring and Profitable Investing

[Jonathan Small]

It's tempting to chase quick riches in real estate: flips, short-term rentals, hot markets. But true my wealth primary have comes from something less glamorous: boring real estate.

What's "boring"? Long-term buy-and-hold rentals in stable neighborhoods, prioritizing consistent cash flow and responsible management over rapid appreciation. It's about avoiding speculation and focusing on fundamentals.

Why I think is it so powerful?

• Consistent cash flow: Reliable income to build wealth.
• Less stress: Stable tenants and well-maintained properties mean fewer headaches.
• Long-term appreciation: Steady growth over time.
• Resilience: Weathers market downturns better.

Ami I chasing "shiny objects" or building a solid foundation? Are you prioritizing short-term gains over long-term wealth? What are your experiences with "boring" real estate?

Single family long term rentals has been working for me.  It is boring.  I love it.

However, I really want to hear form the flippers and short-term rental investors to see what I may be missing out on.

[John Underwood]

Quote from @JD Martin:

My long term rentals may be boring but they've made fantastic returns. Much better than my STR. A lot of it depends on when & where you're investing and how good you are at each one of these. I've got perfect feedback and great guest reviews on my STR but I'm better at running LTR. They're basically two different skill sets and it's fallacious thinking to assume you can do one because you can do the other. I found out pretty quick my skills from years of running LTR didn't translate to STR and had to learn a whole new set of skills (some of which I already had from a career working with the public).

 Same here. I have both, but LTR'S is where I have and still make the most money. They have allowed me to quit my job as an Engineer. 

It would blow your mind what I make off my LTR'S.