Eventually, I’d like to get into long-term rentals (out of state) and short-term rentals (both in and out of state).Besides real estate, I’m really into outdoor activities like surfing, mountain biking, kitesurfing, snowboarding, skateboarding, and rock climbing.

If the logic of managing an STR is active income, the amount of effort to be a developer is far far more than managing an AirBnB.

I was also active duty and invested in Germany.

It is stressful though has not all been wine and roses.. some great years some pretty lean years..

Myth: getting your license gives you more knowledge of how RE worksFact: You might learn some things from the course but most of it is learned from your broker/experience Pros: Access to MLS, schedule appointments on your own, keep part of the commission on your own dealsCons: you must pay dues, fees, access to MLS, navigating your own transaction might be stressful first few times aroundIf you want to learn, take a few clients out, buy or help a client buy/sell at least 1 home per year it is 100% worth it.

Initially, I was apprehensive about paying for utilities, but it has been easy to budget since the units are smaller.Overall, it's much less stressful and more hands-off when tenants manage their own utilities.

If you didn't notice anything during the inspection process pre-closing, or just weren't looking for any smoke smells/damage, try to get over there ASAP to check for it (changing out the furnace filter is always an easy and valid business reason to stop by).All that being said, I can't stress enough the importance of getting off on the right foot with inherited tenants. 

I'm also pretty active on IG (@Househackandhustle) where I document my journey and try to create helpful freebies.

Each of these have their own attractions and draws and unique activities. 

Obviously not something people like you or myself run into during our business activities but I remembered hearing that exemptions where out there during some continuing ed course some time ago.https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/fair_housing_act_overview#:~:text=In%20very%20limited%20circumstances%2C%20the,that%20limit%20occupancy%20to%20members.