I am the biggest fan of Bigger Pockets, and was so happy to attend BPcon in Cancun last year, and just signed up to attend BPcon in Las Vegas. 

The biggest downside I see is the added upfront cost of buying common area furnishings and paying to have extra rooms and closets added.

My biggest question is this: do you think I should continue to rent for now and prioritize tackling loans?

However, some of the best cash-flowing markets on paper can also come with the biggest management challenges.

No one ever purchased a rental property.

Depending upon your background, there is no right or wrong answer?

I leave the laminated note plus the croissant and no flowers.Local goodies win out over anything else you can provide.Thanks, Carolyn.

One thing I’ve always done is focus on the 75th percentile of the rent estimates, as my properties tend to fall into that range (very nice, but small with no amenities).While I think there will always be some manual research involved, the current platforms lack key functionality that could be easily implemented with the available market data and technology.1.Quality Metrics:•Filter comps to match the quality of your rentals.

I'm no expert in STRs, but I do know that getting registered for a STR in Long Beach is difficult.

Welcome to BP.My biggest piece of advice is to understand risk premiums in real estate.