One tidbit to note—the two biggest online rental listing companies are Zillow and Co-Star (Apartments.com is owned by the latter).

Their biggest complain is about the rent to price ratio.

I was doing a lot of legwork and still paying RE agent for the transactions up until got my own license.pros: no commissions in your transactionseasier qualification as real estate professional to offset high W2 of spousecan get access to any house/ easy logisticsmore control in the transactionMLS access with all the information on tip of your fingers, you can move fast with the deallicense knowledge helps to make better decisions and gives broader understanding of the industrycan legally do property management for others, wholesale (many states now making outlaw to do it without license)cons:need to take an exam (it needs preparation and to be good not just barely pass you need to study)fees you pay along the way (MLS, brokerage(I signed with investor-focused on and have a monthly fee and a transaction rate))self-management including taxes and feesneed to relicense + paid education Don't forget the biggest con.

So, I got to help a family figure things out, I got to help them reorganize and get out of a massive hole, while I make money as well...Thats example is probably the biggest reason why pre-foreclosures for me.  

The writing on the wall tells us Airbnb will be the biggest player in this space very soon (if they aren't already), and I want a good presence on there, with great reviews and Superhost status.Just my take.

Some of the biggest things to remember are that 1) it's a hospitality business.

The biggest blessings I’ve received are the ones I didn’t work for and the ones I never saw coming.

Wasting our VA benefits on a bad property is actually my biggest fear, which is why I'm not sure if we should purchase a home at our next location.

If it appears they have moved improperly, it might be a good idea to get the assistance of a lawyer.Unfortunately, you have learned the hard way the biggest weakness of condos and townhomes for investing: The HOA board can dismantle your investment returns with a simple vote.

I can never know for sure if the pipes or wiring was replaced (my biggest concern), I don't think an inspector can actually tell as well since you have to tear down the entire house.