Places with more STRs will provide a more accurate report based on numbers.One with fewer STRs will force the algorithm to pull data from outside your exact filters.

This is based off of the conventional loan limit where you are buying.

Lots of different price points based on neighborhood, street noise, investor activity, or lack of it. 

our entire platform is microsoft based and using everything integrated - while not technically all automation it is a game changer - especially when using powerautomate.

They are either speaking out of their limited experience or claiming something is legal or illegal based on personal preferences. 🤓🧐  thanks  Scott:) I agree.

If you are looking to be very active and run like Mid or short term rentals yourself, or do flips, then you can, but this does not come without risk. if you are looking to pull money out and put it to work in other real estate so it can appreciate over time so you have a larger base of assets that are paid down or off in the future with some cost now, then I do think that is possible. 10% returns as a passive investor, especially in the first couple years is not likely. 

Before 2008, lenders often approved ARMs based on borrowers ability to pay the initial lower interest rates.

@Loren CliveThank you so much for your insightful message and for sharing your strategies.I’m thrilled to learn that you are based in Hawaii, one of the most incredible locations for vacation homes!

In this instance, you would have been able to plan for challenges moving existing tenants out, run numbers based on the current rent they pay, learn how long you may have to fight to remove them if at all, and where you would live if you couldn't occupy one of the units right away.How did your home inspection go?

This is a good place to start.1) Education: be the most knowledgeable agent in your area and start to host meet ups or something that can establish credibility.  2) I would find a low transaction/fee-based brokerage like EXP or a brokerage that does not charge a heavy annual fee.