The trade-offs are real, but for consistent cash flow and the right landlord, it can be an excellent strategy.What’s the best way to start?

We have done this for over a year now and this strategy has gone really well.We are very experienced in the STR space and understand that getting bookings is multi-faceted (ie. listing photos, reviews, amenities, PRICING, description, seasonality, etc).

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

Padsplit is a topic of discussion also (STR room rentals), but I think LTR's are a little more consistent with income and a bit less work.

Or it could be that the recipient inadvertently dropped the email (it happens).But if two-way communication has been established and you’ve found that the sponsor is consistently slow to respond, that would be cause for concern.  

This sounds like a great strategy to me since this would substantially lower my down payment in a deal.

I could not relate to his invest in strategy.  4.

Going to a few meet-ups and meet some other investors can give a perspective on what strategies are available to you. 

It’s still a competitive market, but Texas can remain a great place to buy with the right strategy.

@Kadeem Kamal, consolidation from several smaller properties into one larger property is a classic 1031 strategy called a "consolidation exchange".