If you want an introductory, systematized method that works and has the track record to prove it...I know of one very well.  

It features many episodes on real estate investing strategies, including the BRRRR method.

Lastly, what is the preferred method for collecting rent with mid-term stays?

And if you watch them all enough you see them put down other methods.

on how you got started, what mistakes did you make, how much money do you feel a person must start with, what did your first deal look like, and which method of real estate investing did you do and what are you doing now (rentals, flips, etc.)Thanks!

Hello all,I bought my first rental property in Columbus OH using the BRRRR method and money from my HELOC on my primary residence.

I will likely be seeking advice here if I run into issues.Purchase Price: $155,000 (Down from asking of $175,000 to $160,000 and finally to $155,000 after higher rehab)Rehab Price: $79,900 (Original estimate was $60,000)Appraised value: $310,000 (Original Estimated ARV: $285,000)I am hoping to list it for $319,900 or $314,900 when the rehab is completed in about 7 weeks.This is so far my only journey into Real Estate investing and hope to do much more and learn to scale my portfolio quickly and get to use the BRRRR method when it is available and makes sense. 

This method provides more privacy, but you're still capturing all the advantages of having someone else pay your mortgage. 

Choosing this method has its very clear advantages, however, there are important points to consider.

The list pulling aspect wasn't as appealing as I was comfortable with my current methods of pulling lists.