The Realtor on this end writes contracts, negotiates, and stays in contact with your lender and the title company to keep the deal on track and get you to closing.So why did I become a Realtor?

Planning to relocate to the Southeast (SC, NC or Georgia) in 2026 and want to start out by investing in single-family rentals, condos and joining real estate investment groups to invest in multi-unit or commercial properties.My investing goals consist of cash flow for consistent monthly payments and equity for bigger purchases down the road.Looking forward to building a network of real estate professionals and investors to help find new opportunities, stay on top of market trends and provide value to other investors and tenants.Any tips for new investors would be appreciated.Best,Brett HarmonTwitter

Ensure your pricing is competitive and that your minimum nightly stay aligns with market trends.

July 1 to Aug 15 STR revenue will cover the mortgage for the year provided that we spend that time staying with family and/or on a low-ish budget vacation.I'm not suggesting you move to this forgotten corner of the country, but look at a solid vacation rental market.

How that is possible (shady amortization) and how these snakes can stay in business without being investigatged and charged,  is beyond me.   

I think if you want to  rent by the room staying closer to downtown will be a better idea.

In the end I decided to stay with Hospitable.

You mentioned $25,000, but you’ll need to spread that over multiple years unless you're using other strategies.Five-Year Rule: The converted amount will need to stay in the Roth for five years before you can withdraw it without penalty.

If a house doesn't pass, the city is forcing you to allow a tenant to stay in an unsafe house until it's been remediated.

Lastly, stay informed and educated about investing.