I’m looking to raise $160,000 to cover the purchase, renovation, and activation of this new Airbnb property.

You'll need to keep good records, including the appraisal if necessary, and acknowledgment from the charity.In terms of how much you’ll actually get back in terms of tax benefits, it depends on your specific tax situation (your income, other deductions, and tax bracket).

I found a few that I liked and Melissa was able to help me quickly identify which ones were best for me and proceed with the purchasing process.

If you are looking at a 300 unit apartment complex with a $100mm purchase price, then typically you want large, diverse economic, growing cities.If you are buying an Airbnb, well this is a marketing game. 

This, in turn, allows for higher rental rates or quicker sales, directly impacting the ROI.I could remember when an investor purchased an old, three-story commercial building at  a bustling downtown area.

@Moshe MarcianoI recently helped an investor from Orange County purchase a single family home here in San Diego.

What this leads to is higher purchase prices but also higher rents in these areas. 

Aim to increase your Operating Income by acquiring 3-4 units for the next purchase.

To be successful as a real estate investor in any form - except maybe purchasing the Vanguard REIT index fund - an investor needs education, knowledge and understanding of real estate principles, real estate law, and real estate finance.  

Hello BP, I’m writing this post for all the rookies (myself included) I think it will be very helpful for anyone who is getting started.