Tbh, in today's market, folks want to have a personal connection or at least know the person behind the company so having a great social media presence will work as well. 

In some cases, folks recognize losses that they can carry forward to offset future gains.

Tons of admiration for folks getting started.

Also, I'd suggest that as you get going, you finish setting up your profile to help folks know how best to help you!

It's just one extra manual step I wish I didn't have to do and I wish I could just post a link on my rental ads.Otherwise overall, no complaints, I've enjoyed using it and plan to continue using it in the future

Hi folks, I am closing on a property with my cousin and both of our spouses.

I would like to have at least a couple properties before moving out of state that will at minimum break-even on cash flow as a LTR with property management long-distance.Other info:Looking to move out on Memphis with my wife in the next 2-4 yearsLooking to start a family in the next year or soComfortably have ~50k ready to invest sitting in HYSA, excluding Cash reservesHave an extra ~$70k in stocksMost interested in A- to C+ neighborhoodsI currently own & live in a 2/1.5 Condo locally (3.5% interest rate)Not allowed to rent it outHOA fees have risen to where PITI + HOA = $1100/mo.Have ~$100k trapped equity, good zip code I could sell quicklyOption A: Purchase another primary home locally I could live in for 2 years (lower interest rate), with intention of eventually converting it to LTR when I move out of state.

That way, you’ll have control over the operation and might be able to squeeze in a few extra bookings to pad your numbers.

But you could see the distinct advantage I had it was huge.I feel sorry for folks doing this in PA and other states that are so antiquated..  

I work in their retirement plan services business, and the biggest regret I hear from folks in their 40s-60s is that they didn't start saving early on in retirement plans.