Complexes with resort-style amenities (pools, hot tubs, indoor or heated pools for the winter, etc.) are especially attractive to guests.

Wed like to start looking and buy something during the fall winter so we can remodel and have it ready for the summer rental season and see we can visit as well.

Quote from @Mark Towey: Quote from @Theresa Harris: Wait until winter to buy as generally speaking, it is harder to sell homes then, so prices will be lower. 

I would be interested in meetings in the Winter Haven (Polk County) area.

We’re based in Indianapolis, and during the winter months, we transition some of our STRs to MTRs to try and keep up occupancy rates.

You might be missing the forest for the tree.You wrote you have a good tenant who pays on time, but has a friend and smokes.

Lease is a 1 yr fixed-term lease ending this month endTenant has consistently paid her portion of rent — BUT has unpaid utilities and marijuana violations.Timeline of Events:1️⃣ Original lease was July 2024 – June 2025.2️⃣ In March, tenant requested early termination (due to domestic violence) — asked to leave by May 1.3️⃣ I agreed — we signed Mutual Termination Agreement.4️⃣ Tenant said new unit was delayed — asked for Reinstatement through May 31 — I agreed and signed.5️⃣ Tenant then asked again — I agreed to Reinstatement through June 30 (current lease).6️⃣ Now (mid-June), tenant emailed: “Yes, I will be staying past June 30. because they couldn't secure a unit to move” → No new lease or Reinstatement has been signed yet.7️⃣ MRVP emailed: they will only pay July if I sign another Reinstatement — I have not done this.Past issues:🚩 Tenant had serious marijuana smoking violations under the no-smoking lease clause — repeated for several months last fall/winter — multiple warnings issued.🚩 No violations in the last 3 months, but due to prior history and current unpaid utilities, I do not wish to renew lease or continue tenancy.Current Situation:✅ Tenant pays her portion of rent.🚩 Owes unpaid electricity ✅ I hold security deposit.🚩 MRVP will not pay July unless I sign extension.🚩 If no action, tenant becomes holdover on July 1.🚩 I work full-time + have 2 small kids — I cannot afford 3–4 months rent loss or legal delays.My Questions:1️⃣ Is it better to serve Notice to Quit July 1 and regain control?

Quote from @Marc Winter: @Timothy Desrosiers,  this is an interesting post, especially the part about "stuff with the association has been turning lenders away".There are over 100 posts of great, tested ways to procure a good tenant here in the forums.  

A short term rental upstairs would be an amazing idea however the area in tahoe of which we are located is seasonal market as there arent too many things to here besides skiing and winter sports.

Quote from @Marc Winter: One last item about recording: check your local and state laws concerning recording with or without disclosure and consent.I hear the groans.