I also wouldn't touch hilltop with a 10' pole. struggled. old homes, over budget renovations, lots of issues. realtors push people here since it's the only place cheap houses close to downtown can be good but homes are 1900-1920.

We both run our own businesses but we feel that real estate will help make sure we both maintain our life plans of not needed to work as much any more.

I would check and see how many 1 bed and 2 bed options there are and what they are priced at because most folks will prefer the full place to themselves so rooming 2 people together could make getting bookings a bit more difficult (not always the case but something to consider)

Be prudent and cautious, but take calculated risks.REI meetups are a great place to meet like minded people and connect.

Do you think it would be a good idea to start performing discount surgeries for people?"

I see why they say, never go into business with family.

Hey everyone,I'm looking to get started in the short-term rental business and could really use some advice.

I personally do not touch equity in my own home to incorporate into my business.

Quote from @Griffin Malcolm: Open an LLC and apply for a small business line of credit from Key Bank.

I don't do app development but I was told for most sites and businesses it's a lot of work for low payback.