The 15-20 year run people had is gone, so be VERY careful with listening to some of these "real estate gurus." 7.

Based on the questions you are asking I think you need to spend more time listening to podcasts like Bigger Pockets and Bigger Pockets Rookie.

Do you listen to real estate investing podcasts?

I'll say 1000 times, I'm so glad I listened to BP for years before doing this, or the stupid hangups would have me jumping off a cliff.

Quote from @Jake Bute: Good Afternoon,I listened to Wheelwright's podcast the other day discussing how short term rentals do not have the same rules as long-term rentals when it comes to some of the tax laws around active/passive investing.

Very easy to get pulled into a bad property or an area you’re not comfortable with by listening to the wrong people.

Just made to take out the taxes at the same time to make sure I had them to pay those taxes.Swanny (Michael Swan)BP Podcast 238 guest 2017.Just listened to the podcast.  

Quote from @Celli Mowery: As a BP binge listener, investor and agent, I'm curious why smaller areas of Kentucky are not receiving focus with their low land costs, & lower entry points?

I have listened to the Rich Dad, Poor Dad audiobook a couple times, but just a few months ago actually stated talking about it with my boss.

For podcasts, BiggerPockets has great episodes on house hacking—definitely worth a listen!