If you feel the need for in-person mentorship, reach out to prominent local investors and try and strike a deal to learn from them.

I'd love to hear your feedback on success or struggles and anything I should expect.

I personally don’t see LP syndication investors as Real Estate investors.  

If you are a newbie or old timer who is really struggling to break through in this business, what do you think is the reason so many don't make it?

Akron ohio isn't the best city in america for short term rentals that's crazy. it's not in the top 50 and i'ts a very struggling ohio market. it's not even top 5 in ohio. 

If the applicant comes from the pool of people that I or my tenants know, I use real estate as a way to give back as many of my tenants will not qualify credit wise or may even have a criminal background or would struggle for another reason if I were to just stick to the "background/credit check" criteria. 

Even the best property management companies (PMC) struggle with:- Finding reliable handyman and contractors (ServiceTechs)- Same with affordable ones- Tracking preventive maintenance- Tracking previous work for potential reoccurrence warranty coverage- Understanding tenant reported problems, so the correct ServiceTech can be dispatched- Determining if tenant is at fault for an issue & should be charged - and will proof stand up in court?

No, I'm not in there day-2-day at all, but I am at national HQ in a Senior role so I do see there reports and #'s, there not struggling at all.

@Nina Erlandson Personally, I have not heard of Obie Insurance.

Hi All,Newbie here, just a quick question we are building an addition on our second home, we have a primary residence, and two rental properties. We are trying to not use our retirement funds. Are there any strategies...