Over the past couple of years, I’ve learned a lot about the business—like how to analyze markets, underwrite deals, and connect with brokers.

The down side is that STRs are more work, need to furnish it, pay for utilities and WiFI but in the right market (vacationers and business travelers) it could work. - If I were looking at cash flow as a really important important metric, I'd consider starting a business.

I’m an out-of-state investor working on building my online presence, and I’m currently running into an issue with setting up my Google My Business (GMB) account.

I am a professional photographer and have been doing that for the past 18 years, so I'll also be building my business in NC from the ground up!

A few clients or properties can suck up all of our time and attention and ultimately, prevent us from taking on more business. 

We also have a finish carpentry business.

I'm starting to see and hear signs of interest in real estate, and anticipate that if there is an increase now that it leads to a busy spring and summer.I would like to hear from others who are localized to Colorado and just see what you gals and guys are seeing and experiencing as well.

Hey Nathan, I've done a lot of business and leasing in Akron over the last 5 years and I think it's a great market. 

Quote from @Benjamin Finney: I'm curious what real estate investors and private money lenders like myself use to inform their businesses strategy and predict future market conditions.

I am getting a mortgage for about $175k, putting 70k down, and the rent of approx $1900 is a near breakeven cash flow investment when I self manage.I am sure there are investors out there getting better returns than this, but I am a busy working man with a family and I am playing the long game.