Am I correct that a condo, depending on area and neighborhood, could be a lower risk/maintenance investment for an absentee landlord as opposed to other properties?

it's going to vary depending on the market and what you're looking for to meet your goals. 

Depends on the property honestly. 

However, the success of this approach hinges on consistent appreciation, which depends on demand.The Key Factors to ConsiderPrice Dynamics: Prices are driven by the balance between buyers and sellers.

Their success depends on how much initial action they take to build their portfolio.

Also, you don’t need a business license just to look at properties, but if you buy a bigger property, like a multi-family unit, you might need a certificate of occupancy, depending on the local rules.For business trips, most expenses can be deductible, but if it’s part personal and part business, you can only deduct the business portion.

@Brian Dolbeare This is a "it depends" question for sure, but in most cases street parking is pretty common here.

Hey @Jonathan Sanchez, a lot will depend on your area.If you are buying in a saturated area with lots of competition, then using an aggregator like Pricelabs to help make your pricing accurate is handy.If you are in an area that has less, then simply looking at nearby properties that are similar to yours on VRBO and AirBNB.

When it comes to furniture/design it depends.

Don't depend on Aircover.Homeowners policy will not protect you if your renting as a STR.You need the correct STR policy to protect your property.