However, as a real estate agent with expertise in the Tampa market, you have unique insights and opportunities that could potentially yield higher returns through real estate investments.

I did STR in a duplex starting back in 2017 and managed for others in North Conway, Ive since converted to all long term tenants and happy i did so... unless your property has something unique or a "rare" amenity.... like, sleeps 30, I honestly would not waste any energy on it in the north Conway area. so saturated, and so much big money being invested in the hotels, its tough to match amenities vs cost, and I see travelers trending back towards the hotel style accommodations. granted, for the right price, I'd buy anything and figure out what the best use for it is. use airdna.co for decent data on # of Short term rentals in any particular market. can also identify opportunities. the point of my response.... be careful in STR in any area and always have a plan B. you can change a lot of things about a property, but your cant change your basis!

But in every deal there are decisions that need to be made on which risk to choose when selecting financing.  

If you don't have the cash for a 5% down payment then doing a HELOC might make you over leveraged, but everyone's situation is unique, having access to it might help you to have access to more capital if you needed it in a pinch.

Built in 1890, this Old Victorian was converted into a duplex in the 70's by a talented architect who made some unique and extraordinary custom design choices (read Vaulted Sunlights) that make this property truly one of a kind.

Learn how to to screen and select a quality property manager that won't cheat you or mismanage your property (they do exist).

Put locks on each bedroom door so individual tenants have security of their personal belongings.You need a really good set of rules regarding shared common space, cleaning, kitchen use, bathroom use, etc.Be very clear about the rules up front, and selective about who you put in there.

And it’s not just about Pace; the community is packed with folks from different walks of life, all bringing something unique to the table but with a shared hustle for real estate.

Yes I pay more for her (around $10/hr) but you get what you pay for.If people message me happy to provide company name, what they do is they find the VA's and have them take Culture Index and other tests and they prescreen them, then you interview them and select the best fit

Got to give a shout out to a tax lien investor who had some random gmail address and went by the name Ben.So, one of the unique things about note investing is when you buy a pool of assets is sometimes a seller is closing out their fund and will include assets that have no value.