And the long term is going to be really solid.Right now, the 1 bedroom 850 to 1,000 sq ft cabins are the sweet spot. 

Curiosity got me.. does anyone else have a favorite strategy for keeping deposits crystal-clear?

That’s what I’m talking about.. having people on the ground who know their turf and can spot trouble before it smacks you in the face.From what I’ve heard, outfits like Northwest Preferred Property Management or Umbrella Properties in Eugene aren’t just running the numbers.. they’ve seen the weird mid-season repairs and the tenant personalities you’ll never read about in a textbook.

Quote from @Sean Quinn: My new favorite is in my signature. :)The best book I've read is "The Unofficial Guide to Real Estate Investing" by Spencer Strauss.

There are some good food spots around here.

Hi Pearse,I would love to talk further about this offline, but house hacking and doing a live in flip is my favorite combo.

"Hey man, Im broke can you spot me the earnest for a split?

Not sure where you're planning to take her but here are a few of the local favorites:-Pappas on Taylor Ave (they've opened up a few new locations too)-Kocos Pub on Harford Rd in Lauraville-Faidley's Seafood in Lexington Market-Box Hill Pizzeria in Abingdon (about 45 minutes outside of Baltimore but worth the drive!)

They love having the short-term rental properties since that gives them a spot to stay while they're in town! 

Alexandria, VA is a great spot for house hacking!