My partners and I are active in MFH in the area and we enjoy connecting with other local investors. 

I appreciate the advice and keep up the great work on BP Money, really enjoying the podcast =). 

Not having access to these (which the owner in the scenario DOES enjoy) leaves you with cashflow - but with very little in the way of knobs, dials and levers with which to manipulate the factors that influence cashflow... 

Better to build your own equity through the debt pay down, enjoy the tax benefits of ownership, and garner the equity of an appreciating asset.

Real estate investing is a pretty forgiving world and the average person can still make money even with some pretty big mistakes.Buckle in, keep your arms and legs in at all times, and enjoy the ride!

Here's my personal story of a 203K / HomeStyle Renovation I did: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/12390/86740-my-experience-with-a-203k-homestyle-renovation Enjoy!

I’m an regular listener of the BP podcasts and enjoy reading books on money and investing. 

Money is not the driving force here, but it is rather the chase for me that I enjoy so much.

I had been focusing on long term rentals but ran a hotel for 5 years and thought I might enjoy short term rentals more.

Thats why I'm really enjoying this app because of pwople like you willing to help.