I even try to unsell them on the business by sharing my financial losses, litigation,  market shifts, permit purgatory, shady contractors,  clouded title issues,  paranormal activity, squatters, mold, etc.

Feel free to DM me to discuss my experience as an investor or lender.Jeff

After talking with my mentor (He's a realtor with 20+ years experience) he suggested purchasing a rental property first.

@Nick HenryIt sounds like you want to gain experience to scale a portfolio over the 1-12k per year cash flow.

The property is paid off so you have options.Based on what you’ve shared, you carrying the note sounds like a viable option.Have you considered seller financing?

Birmingham’s market is diverse, with various areas offering different levels of potential and risk, so getting boots on the ground can be one of the best investments you make in terms of time and money.I’d be happy to connect and share more about what I’ve learned from my experience managing properties in this market. 

Has anyone had any experience with this process?

Check "flexible" dates for a house with a pool to weed out the condos with shared pools.

Quote from @Fernando NA: Hello everyone,I’m considering purchasing a piece of land near Divide, CO, to build a small off-grid log cabin and list it on Airbnb or similar platforms.For those of you who live in the area or have experience with this, I have a few questions:>Is it possible to list such a property on Airbnb given the local regulations?

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.