![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2983087/small_1711585568-avatar-hernang12.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
29 March 2024 | 7 replies
A variety of investment techniques, a well-defined aim, and education are necessary before beginning a real estate investing adventure.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/682635/small_1621495377-avatar-stevek74.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
1 April 2024 | 36 replies
I understand the sales aspect of it all but have a heart too.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/1954853/small_1724097231-avatar-carterm24.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
29 March 2024 | 12 replies
Some steps you could consider: Assess Your Current Property, Educate Yourself, Define Your Investment Strategy, Explore Investment Opportunities, Market Analysis and Property Selection, Build Your Network, Due Diligence and Risk Management.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2978469/small_1711032859-avatar-andrewb1393.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
29 March 2024 | 13 replies
Alternatively, you might consider the strategy of acquiring distressed off-market deals, renovating them, renting them out, refinancing to pull out cash, and repeating this process.Another aspect to consider is whether you prefer to handle the work yourself or delegate it to professionals.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/180293/small_1621422677-avatar-jlh.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
1 April 2024 | 39 replies
We found some we liked, and some that may require more work but I enjoy that aspect for what it's worth.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/911016/small_1633709656-avatar-hoan3.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
28 March 2024 | 3 replies
So sourcing is a huge aspect to lending and you cannot just fill your account without documenting where It came from.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2361313/small_1704203979-avatar-mkoontz4.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
28 March 2024 | 8 replies
VIRTUAL ASSISTANCE - I will have to onboard a virtual assistant and train them to handle a lot of the aspects (posting properties, signing leases, managing maintenance tickets, etc).
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/2340764/small_1657038925-avatar-ryanl692.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
28 March 2024 | 3 replies
We broke it down based on a crucial aspect of short-term rental success: the number of guests able to stay in a particular property per booking, which the industry cool-kids refer to as "heads in beds."
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/145550/small_1621419320-avatar-joeyweis.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
29 March 2024 | 25 replies
Define the holding fee in your application language.
![](https://bpimg.biggerpockets.com/no_overlay/uploads/social_user/user_avatar/229702/small_1621434775-avatar-landstay.jpg?twic=v1/output=image&v=2)
28 March 2024 | 4 replies
We completely renovated it and I can’t imagine living anywhere else.It was one of the best financial and lifestyle decisions I’ve ever made.Renting is almost always better, when you consider every aspect.