https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/926/topics/1151922-than...Dozens of investors with decades of experience on here... very few of us has ever been sued (I was one of the few and my insurance was definitely more important than my LLC, which I only had because it was a requirement of getting a commercial loan).

Hi Geetha,The NCREIA meetups in Raleigh and Charlotte are a fantastic choice—they attract real estate operators at every level, so you're definitely in the right place to build connections!

You can definitely integrate Zelle/Venmo into your systems but there's easier ways. 100% agree with this explanation BUT I think there is a sweet spot not mentioned. 

I definitely don't think that this is the case of an emerging city that will experience a boom in a near future, but who knows. 2. 

As a quieter person, it’s reassuring to know that others will enjoy sharing their journey, and I’ll definitely use that approach.Also, I’m glad you commented on this post because I actually found this meetup indirectly through your podcast with Andrew Freed.

Commercial loans are pretty much DSCR loans by definition.

The heavy cleaning and repair costs after longer stays are definitely pain points but I've seen my clients make it work by screening the tenants more carefully for MTRs, doing bi-monthly checks to catch issues early, and writing clear lease terms about maintaining the property.

@Shawn Tuma definitely depends on the number of units to a certain degree but PM software is great for a number of reasons, some of which you stated and others you didn't.1.

I'd definitely rent it out.  

It probably makes more sense to invest it than to pay off the mortgage but I can definitely see why someone would want to get rid of their debt.