STRs are way more fruitful than traditional LTRs - in the vast majority of scenarios.Best of luck to you and everyone else looking to invest in STRs!

I love my couple of rentals for sure and will love them even more in 20 years which is when their fruits will be producing.

Why is he now entitled to fruits of my labor, my knowledge and education?

Seems like consulting with a LOCAL lawyer about what YOU should do would be prudent.If it's on our mind too much, (you can only do so much) go do something to lessen your stress, Golf driving range, batting cage, walk in the park, make a mixed drink with some fruit on it, etc..Good Luck!

But it can be worth it if there's low-hanging fruit in the market you're considering.

Additionally, the arrival of the Mediterranean fruit fly obliterated the large citrus industry.

I've also dipped my toes into the US market which has been surprising simple and fruitful as a Canadian.

No more than $200,000 offer price with loan or hard cash down.Would use FHA, conventional loan, or possible hard cash/other creative methods of financeI am familiar with prices around here, so want to hear possibilities.Criteria for agent:1) Knowledgeable about small, multifamily properties in Seattle and outside city limits2) Experience working with first time home buyers3) Quick to respond to questions or inquiries 4) Enthusiastic about creating the best win-win situations possible5) Direct, realistic, and creativeIf interested in speaking with me, drop me a PM or post your information here.Thank you for your time,Megan Cassidy

Let's table this for now, put a pin in it, get some synergy going with the boots on the ground, get our ducks in a row and go after the low hanging fruit, then work hard-play hard for awhile, "pivot" to the "new normal", peel the onion, open the kimono, do a deeper dive then have a "come to Jesus" moment and think outside the box.

Unbelievable - sounds like an attempt to steal private property (ie the fruit of one’s labor).