The ones that do well are the ones that stand out — themed homes, heated pools, game rooms, great photography, and top-tier management.

Absolutely, Steve private money has become a real game changer, especially in today’s market where speed and flexibility can make or break a deal.

The short answer is yes in my opinion.As you say the great properties in great areas are always going to do well.The "Airbnb" type properties (Ones not good enough to do well on Vrbo) are going to struggle unless they have something going for them like being close to someplace like a hospital, university or are very walkable to something interesting. 

Quote from @Daniel Bullock: Im new to the RE game, so this might be a basic question - what’s the usual timeframe private investors expect to get their money back?

I ask because I have family that owns in Hawaii and switched gears and started buying in Florida due to the better puchase prices and Short term rental markets picking up. 

Quote from @Ryan Moyer: Quote from @Chris Seveney: We are taking over a property in Reunion resort (6br) and are looking for turnkey short term rental manager for the property.

I have been debating whether to buy a home for short term rentals in the Poconos vs long term rental in Allentown or Easton, PA.

Quote from @Santos Lopez: I heard that there's a way to deduct short term rental losses against earned income (e.g.

I wanted to ask — who's really playing games here?

🤔 How do we shift the mindset from short-term thrills to long-term financial freedom through real estate?