Would you be better off just writing VRBO a check?

Albany, Syracuse, Utica, OH, PA, etc.) for cashflow.The challenge in these markets is that demand is through the roof, and many properties either sell at the asking price or above the asking price (Suffolk's sale price average was 1.5% ABOVE the asking price).If I were in your shoes, I'd explore local and remote multi-family options before considering the mid-term rental route.All the best!

We need the cash to mostly just tie us over untill we sell the property, so 150,000 is on the upper end; 80,000 and above would probably be sufficient. 

I listen to the problem solving episodes for the same reasons I read forum posts.

I get where some people could do it in an odd way that throws off red flags.

I want to diversify and I feel like the best way to accomplish that is through real estate.

The screwed the investors and the borrowers. 

Both investments can offer tax benefits, but real estate typically has the edge.

New blood in the forum is always exciting.. what's your top strategy for finding hidden deals?

It's not as easy as the social media gurus preach.