Quote from @January Johnson:Yes, cash flow is hard to come by but STR management is certainly a full service offering and requires a good amount of time, energy and care to be done right.

definitely want to be diversified, may look into 2nd trusts deeds but i need to make moves soon and generate some cash flow. 

My educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in finance, a commercial real estate certificate, and a minor in building construction and project management, with a focus on energy-efficient housing.

.🤑 By purchasing a fourplex, living in one unit, and renting out the other three, you could effectively live for free while simultaneously building equity📈 and generating passive income.

The listings were not found on the MLS, and I think i had to basically call and 800 number to coordinate the showing which was slightly interesting since they didn't / couldn't have MLS lockboxes (in NJ we have electronic/satellite tracked boxes).So, Redfin still believes that their "national call center of salary agents" with "pay the showings local agents" is better, not sure in what sense (probably for THEIR profit margins), than the current system.This continued trend to non-person-to-person transaction system might appeal to the younger generations, but I think they will find it lacking if given the chance. 

It’s meant as a deterrent so the tenant is more conscious of the energy they use.

Hi Jayson, In some cases it can be a great decision.Take a look at the cost of capital the HELOC or refinance is going to give you compared to what you are looking at now.Also look at the income generated/write offs/appreciation that a rental property is going to give you.If it is going to yield you positive results, I say go for it!

The Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) receives numerous calls and complaints from the public and real estate professionals related to the practice of unlicensed activity and wholesaling.Specifically and over the past few years, the practice of wholesaling property has generated complaints about deceptive sales tactics, predatory contracts and clouding title to properties.

Keep in mind your goals, time, energy, and the lifestyle you want to have or are willing to have. 

Do NOT pay $100 or whatever for an EIN # either, get it for free directly on IRS website with the same amount of energy.