When I go into quickbooks, I can generate profit & loss statements any which way I like for whatever time period I'm interested in and see how each property is performing.

Many investors share opportunities, tips, and advice in these groups, which could lead to mentorship connections.Shadowing tips.

We do lending and we ask the question - if you have been doing this for ten years and don't have any money where did it all go? 

I'd recommend looking at costs. your build cost is going to be well over other homes because of the fixed costs like slab, Hvac, roof, etc. check the market drivers and weight the benefits of short term versus long term. long term is no furniture and help pays mortgage but at this size it doesn't really cover everything. we didn't find a lot of economies of scale in single family detached. can you build more than one unit?

I currently use Wells Fargo and it’s a pain in the butt to keep going there in person and setting up a security deposit account.

Most any major metro area is going to have good demand for medium-term rentals.

I am currently house hacking with an upper/lower setup - I occupy the upper. The lower unit is a basement/guest suite. As I approach my move out strategy where I will be converting my upper unit into a STR, I often th...

If it is that good of a deal, I would go down to the county office and speak with them to learn the process and the timing it takes to get a permit. 

If you go with white or a very light color, you may need to have cleanable covers. 

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