You should consider skipping college and getting your real estate license if you are super serious about the industry!

There will always be demand in the market (it's not like some covid markets that could disappear as vacation destinations almost entirely over the next decade), and the regulation risk is as near to zero as you can get in this industry so long as you buy in the approved tourist zones (again, compared to some smaller/less mature markets where they could outlaw STRs tomorrow).For short period cash flow there are better options. 

Hey Riley, I really appreciate you reaching out and offering to share resources with others in the industry is always invaluable!

If you borrow against the equity, you'll need to include that payment in your calculation, as well.You make 3x the average income for Pennsylvania at the age of 32.

I have 5 years of real estate agent in Central Indiana. During that time I also became a Managing Broker. I then was offered a position at a local growing investment mortgage bank. I focused on construction to permane...

I’m making a few assumptions: 1) at least some buyers and sellers will accept much less agent handholding than commonly assumed, 2) the primary value that agents add is a) pricing guidance and b) advising clients on offers and counter-offers, and 3) there’s no truly compelling reason why North America has the highest average commissions in the rich world.

Not much industry for decent jobs.

Real estate investing is forgiving; the average person can still make money even with some big mistakes.

I've been around the tech industry since the mid-1990's so when Bitcoin first started to gain a little traction I had a lot of tech friends who would try to evangelize to me about it.  

It is the most popular software in the industry, and most Tax Preparers are familiar with it, which makes tax season easier.My Recommendation: Spreadsheets are usually fine for your first 1-3 properties. 3+ properties, you should use a software.