Not had a Goodman fail yet.On another property (our same favorite HAVC guy) installed a new a/c compressor, evap. coil retro-fit & line set for $2900.

My top 3 favorite aspects of STR's:1).

Some of my favorite stuff right now:  Jasper (like chatGPT but build for marketing), Tolstoy (video FAQ system for your website), and a FB automation tool from Stonefeather Marketing. 

There are some ways to get creative with down payments: seller financing, using an investment loan that allows "gifted funds", etc.Best of luck! 

@Chris Schoonhoven, Columbus Ohio is a great RE market.Speaking of Hilltop, you need to find the sweet spot, I own duplex there and is one of my favorite, not really in Westgate, but that particular block is nice with home owners who take care of their properties, purchasing price is low, tenants there are low-income working class, I did serious tenants screening, and am very happy with the ones I have, it produce the most profit out of all my investments.

A DSCR program will allow for gift funds for an investment property.  

Any favorites here or other comments? 

So much so that, even though Tulum isn't necessarily my favorite place in Mexico to spend time, I'm thinking of going on a regular basis with a group of friends and renting a luxury villa for very little money rather than spending time in one of my properties.

Particularly be sure to include your goals for real estate investing so that folks can help you. 2) Follow your favorite forum topics and set up keyword alerts!

I sent the check, I'll send it certified mail or Ups, my personal favorite, I am in California until July and I still have yet to receive anything from him.