Any asset you buy that provides income is an investment.Whether the home in your scenario is considered an investment or not really boils down to your goals with the property, but it also doesn't really matter.

An inspection report is also a good idea.

Hello,What's the best way to set up and furnish an STR from a long distance? 

You have no history of received rent payments to show an "implied agreement" that will hold up in court. --- You have only eviction option if tenants don't pay.3) WIth no lease, your only eviction option is 30-Day, Demand for Possession.

They never gave me an exact date.

Hi all, I am an American expat looking to buy a duplex in Cleveland.

Short-term rentals have become an increasingly popular investment strategy for real estate investors to increase wealth and passive income.

My name is Mike, and I'm from California. I'm a business owner with investments in retail, media, and addiction treatment facilities. I'm currently exploring real estate investments, which led me to discover Bigger Po...

@Francis M., I left Anderson for a small firm that will do the actual taxes and then another company that specializes in tax strategy. 

Hey BP peeps,When seeking a HELOC, does anyone know of a financial institution that works well with clients that lack W2 income? Most if not all of my income appears on my Schedule E as rental income from a college re...