I agree that the casual agents are the ones who lose out, but those aren’t committed agents that should be in the field in the first place.

Through his encouragement, I've decided to commit to this and see where I can be 5 years from now.

The concerns you have about committing to investing is normal, it'll wear off or it won't but then you'll realize this kind of risk-taking is not for you.

Removing watermarks in Photoshop is more time consuming than most scammers are willing to commit to.....BUT I noticed they only used the pic of the front of the house, all the other pics were from other houses listed for rent in the area....I recognized some from pulling rent comps.

Hope that all helps provide some direction but as long as you commit to learning, you will do great.

I'm just curious on your thoughts. were in myrtle, i think its close to accurate- were at $103k with our two properties so far with committed bookings and did $140k last year. we will see how it goes as the rest of the year plays out..

Both 12-month + month-to-month and 18-month leases have their benefits: 12-month leases offer stability with flexibility afterward, appealing to tenants who prefer shorter commitments, while 18-month leases provide longer-term stability, attracting tenants seeking predictability.

It's great to hear about your commitment to achieving financial freedom and setting a solid foundation for your son's future.

I still need to research this and find out how we can get them to either honor their commitment to exercise their option or withdraw it so we can find another tenant.Thanks again for all the great replies!

We prefer to have tenants on yearly written leases, unless we are looking to sell the property or have other plans and may do extensions of 6 months and one day if tenants are planning to relocate, purchase a home, etc,  and cannot commit to a 12 month lease.