Im contemplating a move away bc i see the writing on the wall with AppFolio.

The cash flow is a bit sub par on this one and I anticipate some larger expenditures coming my way in a year or two so I'm contemplating this as an option.

I was approached by a young man recently who was contemplating doing exactly this.

I know the hotter markets are in Sylva and surrounding area.Been contemplating how Franklin would do in STR myself.

I'm contemplating signing myself and my husband up for August's training... just nervous to take the plunge.

When most US investors are faced with the prospect of converting (lots of) USD to JPY, to buy properties in cash, that in depreciate in value (when contemplating resale) and face decreasing rents over time... you need something else to justify choosing Japan over the US.

To avoid similar rip offs in the future, the investor needs to bear responsibility for vetting any investment offering they're contemplating, or if not just leave your money in government guaranteed investments (like FDIC insured bank accounts).  

My wife and I just recently started investing in the past couple of years and have a MTR duplex in WI but have been contemplating the Duluth market. 

Most lenders will vary how aggressive they will get based on the experience of the operator (you), but I don't know any that will lender to someone who's never done a spec build like you're contemplating.

Seriously contemplating going a few years without any landlord's insurance.