I have refinanced (rarely mind you as there are costs that take years to recoup on a refi) and am happy to see equity build as the mortgage shrinks.

There are any number of Real Estate schools available to you, so choose the one that compliments your learning style, whether that be online or in person or a hybrid. 

I use QuickBooks Online for all of my clients.

I’d love to hear about the crime rates or any other issues (which we cannot guess from the online stats), and how easy or hard it is to find reliable tenants and property management companies.

Our STR/MTR portfolio typically sees around 80% occupancy, and I’ve noticed that the online travel booking sites often push properties with consistently great guest experiences.

From there, you can move on to the BRRRR method with single-family homes—buying undervalued properties, rehabbing them, renting them out, and refinancing to pull out your investment for the next deal.

On-line Auction Foreclosure Website.

You look at this balance sheet and you see $500,000 in loans to 200 Walnut Street listed on Line 7a.

My advise is to look at property online and see if you can talk with an agent first to see what the rules are for that state.

Invest in as long as it takes you to write a check, do a wire transfer, or even an online bill pay4.