It had some value add components to it so there was plenty of meat on the bone.

Hello Bruce,It's not about interest rates, its about yields and principal risk.In investments you have market risk and idiosyncratic risk.When we think on quantifying these risks and assigning a discount rate, we can look at 2 components.

I like that OwnerRez has a property management component should I decide to offer management for STR units of others at some point in the future. 

There are many metrics out there that investors like to track (internal rate of return, capitalization "cap" rate, and so on).

Everyone already knows someone who can sell them a house in the US.With over 15 years of experience combined in international travel and Airbnb hosting, I am now a full-time consultant that helps Americans purchase property and set up their businesses abroad.Me and my partner own three apartments in Croatia that I manage myself remotely.

If extra sleeping capacity isn’t a daily need, replacing the current sofa-bed with a more comfortable sofa (or upgrading its internal cushions) can greatly enhance the guest experience.

Only there is an added component to the 1031. 

I'd make sure just how much extra tax benefit will open up for you annually compared to the cost of the study.You are exactly right - a cost seg will get deferred in a 1031 exchange as long as the property you are purchasing is roughly the same components of things that were cost segregated.

Makes it very easy to take advantage them:( Hi @Drew Sygit,My apologies - I'm a bit late to the party here but wanted to address your bullet point concerns:-We use internal models to forecast the total tenant roommate demand per zip code - and are mindful to not oversaturate a given area.  

Consider joining real estate meetups, shadowing an experienced investor, or working as an intern to gain hands-on experience.