We are learning (I am studying for my real estate license) and researching a diversified arena feom short term rentals, wholesaling and flipping. 

To apply this in real life, last week we helped a client put a 1 bedroom cabin about 400 yards from the edge of the Smoky Mountain National Park under contract under $200k, the expected return from a cap rate, cash on cash, or IRR are all deep double digits.If long term appreciation is part of the goal, I'd want to understand long term migration patterns as well, and look at regional parks near places where there is a lot of people moving within 200 miles. 

You’re in a Strong Starting Position — You Just Feel “Illiquid”You already have several things going for you:Home equity: Roughly ~$140K in unrealized equity ($235K value – $90K loan).Pension & retirement savings: Long-term financial safety net.Stable W2 income + supplemental job: Consistency lenders like.Below-market mortgage rate (4.25%) on your primary — a great asset in today’s high-rate environment.The challenge isn’t wealth, it’s liquidity — you’re “asset rich, cash flow tight.”

I am a local agent in Nashville and a big fan of the mid-term strategy.

looking to purchase a commercial zoned property to use as a short term rental - operate it in a Inn/Large house rental in VT.

In many areas I've seen, this will allow me to be clear of STR ordinances and restrictions while also fetching a higher monthly gross than the long term rental market.If you have any suggestions on decent cashflow-positive areas to look at (anywhere in the US), please let me know.

We're interested in long term rentals, short term rentals, and/or house hacking but we’re not sure where to start.

Term 6 months, interest only payments.

College Park can be great if you’re open to student rentals or short-term opportunities.I work with several investors in those areas on the tax and strategy side — happy to share what’s been working for them if you’d like to connect and swap insights.

If you’re analyzing a potential deal, we’d be happy to help you review the property’s numbers and share insights on what to expect in terms of management, expenses, and rental demand.Feel free to reach out anytime, happy to help you evaluate whether a property is a good fit.