Over the years, I’ve also gained relationships with a few subcontractors that help me with jobs from time to time when I need a helping hand.

Seems like you may need to be the one to gain some insight before chiming in your 2 cents worth.  

Florence, Alabama, is gaining traction among real estate investors, offering prime opportunities in land and new construction.

A traditional IRA pays taxes when you withdraw month at your normal income tax rate which is generally higher than the normal capital gains rate.

But the quick equity gains that are possible by tracking the seasonality and "buying right" makes up for any potential lost rent in spades.

A recent statistic from Banker & Tradesman caught my attention, highlighting a growing concern in the housing market. According to Zoocasa, the annual median income in Greater Boston has increased by 22.4 percent ...

This means the IRA can own a leveraged real estate asset, and any income or gains from the property grow tax-deferred (or tax-free in a Roth IRA).

Of course the listed price may not be the actual rented price, but by tracking several listings for a while you can gain a better understanding of the market.For assessing demand, go to FurnishedFinder.com/stats and you can see demand data for a given city.

If I could do things over again, I would likely manage things manually.I could see software being valuable as you increase your number of doors, but for a small number, it doesn't seem worth it if you're reasonably organized.

The good news is that once you gain some traction you can hire a VA to help with the initial calls (either part time or full ).