Right now 2/3 of our places are full with people staying for 30 days or more. 

The backyard has a full outdoor kitchen, hot tub and a pool but... 

I currently live in San Diego, Ca. but have been looking in the midwest, mainly Iowa, Indiana and Ohio, for properties.Hey Janet, I moved to Columbus a few years ago (from Portland, Oregon which was super expensive) to become a full time real estate investor, and ever since, I've completed quite a lot of BRRRRs, flips, and own a successful rental portfolio here in Columbus Ohio.

If it’s at or near 70% we dig into the full cost model that accounts for financing costs (hard money and GAP), acquisition costs, holding costs and selling costs.

A friend of mine started this way, and it made his transition to full-time business ownership much smoother.Document EverythingKeep meticulous records of all transfers between your business and personal accounts.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

So property rents must be kept near market to obtain full value at sale.

I would be a lot better off had I left my job sooner and did real estate investing full time.

You will find it very difficult to get a partner at full retail.  

Turn around and sell for full retail and at 9.9%.