As you know, houses are so cheap in Mississippi it is hard to get regular mortgages without paying ridiculous closing costs.

My family and I are also regulars in Tahoe for ski trips and have had a mix of good and not-so-good experiences with short-term rentals.

Market could be hot one week and cold the next just from the nature of the market which could swing your values a certain amount

Many of the posts here are quasi-commercial/lead-generation in nature.

Naturally, you will learn a lot about RE from being licensed, but as you are starting, it is definitely overwhelming.

This dip is part of the natural ebb and flow of the market, reminding us that real estate always has its highs and lows.% Paid in Cash: Cash sales accounted for 43.1% of transactions, slightly up from last year's 42.9%.

This dip is just a part of the market's natural rhythm, reminding us that real estate has its ups and downs.% Paid in Cash: Cash transactions made up 22.8% of sales, a slight decrease from last year's 26.1%.

This 3.8% decrease is a gentle reminder of the market’s natural ups and downs.% Paid in Cash: Cash transactions made up 24.6% of sales, down from last year’s 26.6%.

But back to my point, if the W2 employees of the company are also putting in capital on a regular basis, it builds credibility for the company, as well, since these are likely also people with behind the scenes knowledge of the company, but without the same incentive (or market demand) to invest in the deals, like the partners have.

I do STR in Arlington and make 2x what I would have made as a regular rental.