Many of these areas also benefit from both rising home values and increasing rents.Ultimately, successful investing comes down to selecting a growing market, a strong neighborhood, and building a reliable team to support you.

Code enforcement in Coronado is stricter than the rest of the city, and it does fall under the coastal commission jurisdiction.Depending on the parameters of the flip you can safely factor for an increase in your timeline for permitting of about 30 days. 

Once you increase your real estate portfolio using these tax free money, part of the cash flow they generate is offset by the non cash deduction (ie depreciation) so you get the equivalent to the depreciation amount but don't pay taxes on it.

Aside from the increased rental value, properties that are on water, or have a view of the water, are going to appreciate in value at a higher rate than the others.

I am looking into my STR options but from what I have learned this is a overflowing market in the area and the vacancy's are increasing so I may look into mid term and long term only.

By prioritizing five-star reviews, I built a strong reputation, which led to increased bookings and higher profitability.

That said, weigh the cost of renovations against the potential increase in appraisal.

My plan for this year is improve my credit, get my real estate license (to increase my income on top of my W-2), possibly career transition into the property management space (to learn more), and save as much as possible and learn as much as I can.I’d love to house hack close to home but my area is so expensive it seems like it’d be close to impossible. 

Here’s a streamlined perspective:Your current approach, putting more down upfront, minimizes risk, increases cash flow faster, and allows you to build equity while reducing overall interest.

With the increasing number of lawsuits and penalties for TCPA violations, I'd like to cover my backside and remain compliant.How do you scrub your lists to ensure you’re not contacting people on the Do Not Call list?