Leverage is one of the most powerful tools in real estate investing.

“live your dash” if you do not know what that is google it. pretty powerful and it seems like the original poster is doing this.

As a new investor, your story is a powerful reminder of how important it is for me to be meticulous in protecting my investments.

And as you diversify, remember the power of your network.

While the RentRedi's loaded with various toggles/buttons and affordable given the all-you-can-eat pricing, the interface is still very elementary and lacking in usability/design, which is often overlooked as a key determinant of whether your team actually adopts and fully leverages powerful management solutions like these.

Most of the deals are sydications (sponsor plus many investors), but some folks buy a property as a sole investor.The power of Brad's "Eco-System" is the ease of funding deals. 

Knowledge is power. 

@James Carlson You probably already know my thoughts on STRs vis a vis 'affordable housing' :-)But this is going to play out as it will, and ultimately even Gov't intervention/restriction will fall to the power of the free market, so we'll see how it goes.I wish the property owners and entrepreneurs well, although some of them will learn that 'elections have consequences' as 44 so famously said.

Unfortunately, you have no power over the tenant until you own the property.

This successful flip showcased the power of strategic upgrades and partnership, resulting in a solid return on investment.