I would love to hear from those who have actually invested in these areas vs. realtors/real estate agents.  

Real estate can really change the game, and finding the right properties with smart financing is key.

Are you a real estate agent?

All buyers and sellers of rental real estate should require Tenant Estoppel Letters in their contracts.

So many hosts waste their prime real estate with Airbnb (the listing title) on generic adjectives and throwaway opinions, something like "“Charming Cottage with a Beautiful View.”What do you think of the tips in the forum thread - Fast Fixes to your Airbnb Title

Pick one that is improving, homes being renovated and flipped, vacant storefronts being turned into cool coffee shops etc.Good luck.

I'm Zoltan from DFW (TX) passionate about real estate investing for last 10 years.

Second, real estate investments generate a return in one of two ways - Cash flow and appreciation.If cash-flow is negative, is the appreciation making up for it?

Additionally, involve a real estate attorney to ensure the transaction aligns with legal requirements and protects both parties’ interests.

@Jack Cottrellyou said you "need properties that I can get at a good deal that cash flow and appreciate while minimizing the trouble commonly associated with real estate"well... yeah, everyone wants those properties.