Look for properties with potential for value appreciation, understand local market conditions, and be prepared with financing options.

Whatever you do, make sure you are prepared to follow the rules as enforcement can come at any time.

I just wanted to know some issues you guys faced when you first started and any advice I should know or be prepared for.

The strategy moving forward is to prepare the properties to be move-in ready once again and place S8 tenants. 

I’m about 4 years from retirement and regretting not venturing into this world sooner.I’m currently going back and forth on whether to focus on short term rentals in Florida (Destin, PCB) or long-term single family homes in the Birmingham, Al area.

We're in search of a licensed engineer or architect to prepare a plan for a backflow prevention device in NYC.

I was doing a lot of legwork and still paying RE agent for the transactions up until got my own license.pros: no commissions in your transactionseasier qualification as real estate professional to offset high W2 of spousecan get access to any house/ easy logisticsmore control in the transactionMLS access with all the information on tip of your fingers, you can move fast with the deallicense knowledge helps to make better decisions and gives broader understanding of the industrycan legally do property management for others, wholesale (many states now making outlaw to do it without license)cons:need to take an exam (it needs preparation and to be good not just barely pass you need to study)fees you pay along the way (MLS, brokerage(I signed with investor-focused on and have a monthly fee and a transaction rate))self-management including taxes and feesneed to relicense + paid education Don't forget the biggest con.

It sounds like you're embarking on an exciting journey in real estate investing.Investing in the Pocono area for short-term rentals (STRs) can be a lucrative venture due to its popularity as a vacation destination.Take the time to thoroughly research the Pocono area's vacation rental market.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence hard money loan investment in Shawboro.

Purchase price: $175,000

Cash invested: $750,000

Sale price: $1,450,000

This is a current transaction that I'm wor...

I feel that this property is in a prime location for travel nurses and professionals.I've been reading/listening to "30 day stay" to prepare me for whats to come, but also wanted to connect with other investors new and tenner on any tips or procedures they recommend when doing mid-terms, especially on furnish finder.Thank y'all!