Bachelorette parties only make up maybe 15% of the travelers here and multi generational families and guys coming in for a golf or fishing trip do not want to stay in Barbie's dream house.

Purchase price: $296,000 Cash invested: $67,000 This is a 4 bed, 3 bath short term rental with a 6 seater golf cart, oasis style pool with hot tub, putting green and minutes to the beach.

Quick Tips for Condo Investors on Hilton HeadFocus on location (walkable to beach, golf, or harbor).Avoid HOAs with runaway assessments or poor reserves.Upgrade smartly — linens, lighting, and outdoor spaces get the best ROI with travelers.Network with local investors and property managers (there are active meetups year-round).

I think the 50 year mortgage could be a beneficial tool if used properly with immense discipline, especially for folks that have swings in income.

If your goal is to replace your income, you're going to want to do strategies such as rent by the room, short term rentals, or medium term rentals to boost your cash flow while house hacking.i would look to buy a house hack every year if you can swing it .i would of course make sure that the property cash flows post move out (and it should If you're doing any of the above strategies). if monies permit, i would consider doing brrrrs as well to accelerate the cycle.there are a lot of variables that go into unit count and financial freedom number.

I put together the purchase of Borax Lake property for these guys and worked on a golf course and development around the lake. 

These floors handle Rochester's temperature swings, resist water damage, and maintain appearance despite heavy use.

Hey Stephen  great question, and it’s one a lot of first-time house hackers ask.It’s actually pretty common to have slight negative cash flow while you’re living in one of the units, especially if you’re gaining equity, experience, and tax benefits along the way.Once you move out and rent both sides, your numbers can swing positive fast.If you’d like  I can share a few financing tips and loan structures that make that transition smoother and keep your long-term cash flow healthier.

There’s so much potential ahead as policy continues to swing in favor of this type of much needed "middle housing".

Ask and yee shall receive @Stephanie Deppe Unless your swinging a 9 figure bat, or have ridiculous expectations, deal-flow is a non-issue.