EXCITEMENT is rising as we begin our investing journey!

These forums don't allow political discussions, but you could discuss a particular policy, regulation, or action that impacts investments.

There is risk with any investment, anywhere, but airbnb does well here - if you buy the right place.Locations: this is important.

Assuming you go the HELOC route, another option to reduce your costs assuming you have decent credit is to look at credit card balance transfer promotions.Back in 2003-2004 I had HELOCs on my investment properties and interest rates were increasing.

Real estate investing is not passive or easy.

Owners cannot recoup these costs through higher rents, meaning they are effectively being penalized for trying to improve their properties.Instead of discouraging responsible property owners who follow the permitting process and invest in meaningful upgrades, we should be focusing our efforts on ensuring that all renovations are done legally and safely.

when they find a growing market that works well for their investment there is no reason to try to look for another market. 

 I just started researching the acquisition of self storage properties as an investment.

However, should you have net rental income that is subject to net investment income tax, then REP status would be helpful to avoid NIIT.Just to be clear, if you have an STR and you materially participate in it, you aren't subject to NIIT. 

Welcome aboard and best of luck investing!