Practice analyzing deals, explore surrounding markets if NYC feels too competitive, and stay persistent, closing your first deal takes time but is well worth the effort.Good luck!

The ability to adapt and think creatively will set you apart. 

Having a long-term rental while living abroad is do-able.Flipping houses while abroad, in my opinion, more difficult, especially if its your first go around with real estate.I would recommend taking a flight and staying in the area for a week and inspect the neighborhoods and make connections.You can reach out to @Elenis Camargo who has a PM company in Jacksonville.Best of luck though.

The Air Force brought me here, and I’ve stayed ever since—I’ve really come to love it here!

Whether your plan is to generate rental income for part of the year or to create unforgettable memories during your personal stays, Mexico provides an attractive combination of high returns and diverse options to perfectly match your lifestyle and investment goals.Hope this information helps anyone in this group who is considering expanding their investment portfolio into international markets.To our success!

What we've learned is that Sec 8 residents would usually stay longer than a non-Sec-8 resident.

Condo a bit different - 7% note, but we furnished it for a MTR, and tenant is excellent and deciding to stay longer.

He was happy to allow me to rent out nightly because it actually helps keep his property in better shape than a long term renter (having a cleaner in there every turnover, short stay guests always let you know when something isn't working, etc) but didn't want to hassle with worrying about a percentage of income/management, etc.

He’s also interested in staying in the home if possible and deduct the rent from the balance he owes.

I want to stay in Cleveland.