In the meantime, staying active by networking, analyzing as many deals as you can, and even trying something like bird dogging or wholesaling if you want to get your feet wet without much capital can be really productive.

Ned, your unique knowledge, experience and expertise in the tax sale Maryland market will always lead to higher returns than a passive real estate investment.But the two issues as I see them are (1)how much money can you put to work in a specialty investment arena and (2) how much time and effort do you want to devote to it.When I exam my own situation I realize that my individual real estate and mortgage note investments are made up of two parts- the return on my capital and the return on my time.  

I hope those guests who stayed gave you reviews, and 5 star ones at that? 

Stay away...

You have to stay competitive with hotels, but a lot of people like having a kitchen and being walkable to Midtown and nearby the Casino core. 

Do the math on average stay for both and combine. 

Are you talking to a knowledgable CPA? 

In our market today it's getting increasingly difficult to stay busy.

You have to stay in the program longer to succeed.

I have a few friends with STRs in Asheville and Boone, and they are nice enough to let me stay at their homes.