Are they going to be around for a while@Lena Truong if you wouldn't mind sharing your experience again in a couple of months, that would be great!

@Yixuan Du I would recommend going to local Real Estate Investor meet ups in your market to meet like minded individuals like yourself who have already done what you want to do.

  @Brian Winberry:  Mind clarifying your Branson deal, you foreclosed and 90 days later sold it on the steps, assuming for more than the note balance was.

You should go to your local REIA, there are like-minded people at these events that can always give you tips and insight too.

I’m excited to keep learning, find some local meetups to connect with like-minded investors, and start building a solid team to help me achieve my goals.

Keep in mind not a lot of people are willing to do the shorter term rental so everything is negotiable and they will pay a premium. 

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Quote from @Jeff Chisum: If a DSCR originator (keep in mind you don’t need a mortgage license to originate) tells you the loan will not be reported on your personal credit but require you to be a personal guarantor your next request should be; “I want to see in writing it will not be reported on my personal credit”.  

Tell them that you are serious about running a quality STR and to have them call you at the first sign of problems.That will give them some peace of mind and have a way to get a hold of you instead of calling the cops.

Low Maintenance & Energy Efficiency: New homes require significantly less maintenance compared to older properties, plus they are built with energy efficiency in mind, making them more cost-effective in the long run.7.