I would recommend that you screen your tenants and have them complete a background check with a company of your choosing and not just accepting Zillows in house background check that some of the tenants already have.

This is particularly beneficial in popular tourist areas where demand for short-term lodging is high.Flexibility: Owners can choose when to rent their property, allowing them to use it personally during off-peak times.Support for Local Tourism: STRs provide a unique lodging option for tourists, helping to boost the local economy by attracting visitors who may prefer a home-like stay over traditional hotels.Diversification for Investors: STRs provide real estate investors with an additional income stream, especially if they own properties in tourist-heavy areas.Cons:Strict Regulations and Higher Fees: San Antonio recently updated its STR regulations.

I work exclusively with investors and in the commercial space. 

I'm a local, direct portfolio lender through my family business, lending in OR and SW WA exclusively. 

Choose your markets wisely to invest in.

Most agents have you sign an exclusive listing agreement with an end date.

Below are estimates of the housing shortage by different institutions:The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) estimates a shortage of 1.5 million units (2021 data).Freddie Mac’s estimate is a 3.8 million unit shortfall (Q2 2020 data).A report commissioned by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) (2021 - Rosen Consulting Group) suggests a 5.5 million unit housing shortage.No matter which data source you choose, there is a massive shortage.

We use it exclusively for all of our REI Clients.

I personally choose to run this business to make $.

To all the millionaires out there, where do you think is the best place to put your money to let it grow while still being able to pull it out when needed? Personally, I prefer being able to access my money without pe...