This is typically for the HS and revolves around sports.

In the meantime, look up, be prudent, and do the right thing by all those in your sphere of influence, enjoy spending time with your spouses and your children.

I have the unsexy but extremely practical Dodge Sport Caravan.

It can also be overwhelming to many as its really a team sport when they are balancing full time jobs, families, etc.  

@Alicia Marks There are many options, depends on your avaialble time, current knowledge and how aggressive you are. 1) SLOW & STEADY: Save until you have 20% down payment to get conforming investment propertymortgage. 2) SPHERE OF INFLUENCE: Tell everyone you know what you want to do, REPEATEDLY, so it sinks in, and partner or borrow from them.3) RENTAL ARBITRAGE: Find LTR rentals and approach owners about renting them LTR, then you subleasing STR.

Private money was friends & family within my immediate sphere of influence.

Because of the low humidity, evaporative cooling keeps the house comfortable even on the hottest days and is way less expensive that A/C. 2) Outdoor sports.

Debbie can decide what to do, where to do it, and undertake what is most effective for her at that time.5) As I stated in the first part of the post, deciding to pursue my suggestions comes after taking the time to lick her wounds.6) I do agree that we stand ready to receive her story and pass it on to our spheres of influence.Aside from your comments, Barbara, I do believe if Debbie paid via credit card, she has the right to dispute the charges successfully--which may be the most expedient route to take.Hi SheilaI know I am not helpless but I do find my own  complaining (which is one of my jobs?)

However, based on occupancy & rental for STR's, and my extensive and ongoing discussions with other realtors, investors and other professionals such as contractors, inspectors, title agents and architects- most investors outside of my sphere are seeing 10% -18% net cash flow, compared to most of my clients receiving 13%-25%+ net cash flow.

Masters of Sports Administration.