Cold calling, text messages, Facebook and Google ads, SEO and RVM are also great methods.

From the various videos and books I have read, using HELOCs to expand within real estate looks to be a great method of growth.

The mid-term rental strategy is definitely a great method.

I consider this a great method because my time would be my biggest investment as opposed to the usual $2-3k in direct mail campaigns. 

As for paperwork have the tenants sign a lease with you.Direct deposit into your bank account is a great method for rent collection when your portfolio is small.

@Jim Keller @Paolo Ruggieri Great Method.

Here’s Schedule E:Schedule EDepreciation (Line 18) – can be added BACKCasualty Loss/Amortization/One-Time Expenses/HOA Dues (line 19) - can be added BACKInsurance (line 9) – Added BackMortgage Interest (Line 12) – Added BackTaxes (Line 16) – Added BackAnd this is why owning property is such a great method of building wealth.

So, if they claim this is a great method, please explain why any landlord or seller would do this with the current market being so good?

I wish I had gotten started soonerFHA is a great method to buy your first property due to keeping your own cash.

There are a lot of great methods for figuring DTI mentioned in this thread.