. 🙂  Perhaps it’s a lower value contract for deed/land contract, or a re-performing note with very little seasoning or maybe there’s very little equity in the property.  

If the garage pays itself back in 5 years, and everything is gravy after that, I'd say absolutely do it.Also, I'm in Chicago where having a garage during the winter season has great value.

I ran into this same problem with seasoning. 

While the pass-through entity is advantageous for letting you report the entity's profits and losses on your personal tax return (Schedule E--very simple), there are potential deductions you can take advantage of come Tax Season as well.

Also interviewed many seasoned agents who said“ I dont want to go to court so yes i would have given my clients check back”

But generally you can rent anywhere for 30+ days AKA a seasonal rental or MTR. 

Assuming equal profit and appreciation, the only situation where I would consider 2 properties is if they had opposite peak seasons for more steady year round revenue. 

Hello BiggerPockets Community, I hope all is well and you're getting ready to wind down for the holiday season. 

When it is suggested owners inspect on a quarterly bases even seasoned investors push back. 

They would be good places to meet seasoned investors and service providers and they do not have any cost other than the food or drink you purchase.