I understand now that starting smaller could really be a smart move, especially in terms of building credibility and gaining the experience needed to scale up.

What about tenants that don't have smart phones or  aren't comfortable using mobile apps? 

Fixing up a property and turning it into student housing is a smart move—steady demand and solid rental income.Great job!

Much better chance of posting in classifieds here - if Facebook the group that taught you that it's smart to get this type of funding may have people as well. 

Marin is expensive and though we want to live in Marin, I think it’s smart to look at other markets for investing.

Smart investors first focus on finding quality properties—such as those in thriving areas of Brooklyn or potential neighborhoods around Manhattan—and then reverse engineer the process by improving management, optimizing rental structures, or enhancing facilities to make it worthwhile.

Patience Pays, But so Does Smart PositioningIt’s s true that appreciation-focused strategies require patience, but in international markets with built-in tenant demand (e.g., near military bases or expat hubs), appreciation and cash flow aren’t mutually exclusive.

Starting with a mentor is very smart – it really cuts down on the learning curve, especially with something like a fix & flip.

Quote from @Tom Hall: My mortgage rate is very high  and I would like to pay some of it off, so that my monthly payments would go down a bit, I dont know if it is financial smart to do it or not?

Get listed on all the OTA’s and a direct booking site, use good management software like HostAway, use dynamic pricing software like pricelabs, use WiFi enabled smart locks like Schlage encode, use an email capture system for guests to login to WiFi like stayfi, use those captured emails to do marketing for your direct booking site, and automate scheduling and payments for cleaners and maintenance.