As investors who have been screwed by them and former employees try to recov er their money, Dutch is going on cruises for his wedding anniversary and for holidays while Amy goes on lavish outings and recently came back from the Bahamas.

They want space, parking, privacy, and still a short drive into Austin, the lakes, wedding venues, etc.

Off season revenue ideas could include glamping, weddings, hunting cabins/tours, wilderness schools.  

Both of those markets have appeal, but you’re spot on that seasonality is the big difference: • Shenandoah Valley, VA → More year-round draw (hiking, national park traffic, weddings, college visits, outdoor tourism).

I wrote this in another thread on Wed or Thurs, but on two of them I'm calling back my capital because some of their investments are just getting too risky and they're more or less bragging about it to investors(getting 14-17% yield).

This property will serve as: Our first house hack/ homeA wedding gift for my (future wife)A long-term investment  Our Goal  Buy a move-in-ready duplex — avoiding heavy fixer-uppers.Live in one unit and rent out the other to lower our housing costs.Focus on safe, rental-friendly neighborhoods with strong appreciation potential.Live for cheap (not necessarily free) by renting the other unit to offset the mortgage.I plan to live in duplex for at least five years or even more, and during that time, I also want to purchase additional properties to build my portfolio.

It's operating as a wedding and event venue.

Here’s what stood out:Performance – 4–5+ Bedroom Homes:Average Annual Revenue: $102,900Occupancy Rate: 65%Average Daily Rate (ADR): $499RevPAR: $324.93YoY Revenue Growth: +14%Inventory Share – All STR Listings:1 BR: 22%2 BR: 19%3 BR: 34%4 BR: 18%5+ BR: 7%That means 75% of the market is made up of 1–3 bedroom homes, while only 7% of listings are 5+ bedrooms — and that small segment is hitting the highest revenues, ADRs, and occupancy rates.Bigger homes are attracting families, wedding groups, and football weekend groups — but competing with far fewer properties in the same category.If you were buying in Tampa Bay today, would you stick with the 1–3 BR space, or target the bigger homes?

I have a rental property that I paid for using fha for about 200k and I owe 191k on it I want to be able to hold it long enough to build equity, get a heloc on it and buy another one maybe duplex tri plex etc. however this year I'm going to be at a stand still because I'm going to paramedic school which is a year and I'm saving up for my wedding because I am getting married shortly after.

@Season KruspeI'll be in Galveston on Friday through the following Wed.