3 separate recent studies show it is currently cheaper to rent than own in virtually every large market and that it has never been more so than currently.  

Burlap on the wall, postage stamp rug for a large living room, hodgepodge of items around the house with no real theme.

Many investors on this platform are working to get over paralysis by analysis and they like to dig in and do their research before reaching out.I’ll admit, I’ve slacked a bit on BiggerPockets lately, but I have plenty of content on other platforms and websites.

Sometimes we see large amount of equity in a primary residence that can be borrowed against, even in 2nd position if it has a great rate that you don't want to lose.  

I agree.. just look at any large mid west or rust belt metro.. there is a ton of houses avaliable the question though will folks buy in certain neighborhoods where inventory is readily avaliable you can buy existing in many of these markets for far less than new builds.. so to me its really a neighborhood issue  a school issue a crime issue etc etc..

The home would be about 6 weeks for my team customarily but the outside is large so 2 extra weeks to be safe.

The websites were up and down all the time.

I check the SEC, FINRA, ratings websites for inside information on the principals in the company.

I considered adding a universal gym but will go with billiards and foosball instead.There are more spas in this STR market than EV chargers ((only 5 or 6 units have a EV charger), yet it is about 200 miles from the nearest large metro (too far for most EV to go without a recharge).  

One of the most common mistakes beginners make is jumping into large rehab projects without having a solid team or boots on the ground.