My take: Gather intel on the area (neighborhoods, tenant demand, property management), have a game plan for your numbers (cash flow, maintenance reserves), and adapt as you go.

My game plan is to buy & hold MFH to build my portfolio off appreciation due to cashflow home seems so hard for me in my market 

It was interesting, and anyone entertaining the idea of operating there should read it be warned.Operating an STR in my county is illegal, yet I see many homes on the platforms.

Yes, I’m using TheGuarantors platform for long term and Waivo for midterm and short term tenants instead of a traditional deposit. 

Most landlords are willing to do cash for keys so if they don’t accept that, they’re trying to game the system.

Learning from others is a game-changer.Think Long-TermEven if you can’t house hack yet, that’s okay.

@Deal H.I want you to get in the game too, I just want you to do so from a place of financial strength. 

I think that'll help you gain more insights into the market and start building your team for the long-term game. 

Vrbo and Airbnb sync with each other for free, Vrbo has free dynamic pricing, both platforms send out enough automated messages for me.I check in on guests after they arrive to provide that small personal touch.We get consistent 5 star reviews with minimal effort.

With the election over and the New year approaching ,its a waiting game for that extra 1/2 or full point to come down.