I also pay my mortgage for the house I live in.

💭 Final ThoughtsWhen your financial advisor pushes back on your real estate investments, remember this: You're not just "buying a house" - you're investing in an income-producing asset, just like buying shares in a dividend-paying company.

So I would suggest keeping your STR property geographically close and doing as much as possible to keep your profit% high as possible.As far as the actual house you use, I would just say - be honest, be fair and strive for the best area, most amenities, cleanest house, best communication, and any other extras you can get.

That's exorbitant in my area for a house that size.

If not, you’ll need to resolve these liens, which could complicate the investment.Current Occupants: The family living in the property could be protected under Massachusetts’ tenant and housing laws.

It’s like a scene out of a zombie movie as these people stagger down the middle of the street to the liquor store on the corner past my house.

The tenant can lose their housing voucher so inform them that you are speaking with the Housing Authoring because they have violated the lease agreement by blasting music all night.

Also, as long as the house appraises, taking broker commission and using it against down payment and closing costs means lower cash requirements for me which increases my CoC returns.

Consider house hacking when rates and prices are a little more balanced with reality.

I work for a local house flipper in the Greensboro area (Winston Salem).