I searched for properties that stay on the market for a long time.

So that has been my "next action step" to wait for a clog to happen again and have him camera it, but it has now been almost 1.5 years with no incidents.TLDR: There is a chance that the bottom bathroom tub/toilet could fill with sewage during a guest stay, but I am hopeful that the next time it happens will be the last.

Hello, my name is Julian. I am a licensed realtor based in Atlanta, Georgia, and I am currently working on obtaining my mortgage origination license. I am 14 hours into the 20-hour online course offered by "RealEstate...

Setting up direct bookings is a great way to save on fees, but you’re right—it requires extra effort to ensure everything runs smoothly.For vetting guests, start by asking a few questions when they inquire, like the purpose of their stay, how many people will be there, and if they’ve stayed in short-term rentals before.

I really see Columbus Ohio as an extremely safe bet for the next 10-20 years.

However, there is no specific holding period contained in the tax code or regulations and there is no "safe harbor." 

Hopefully, everyone stays safe and the firefighters can get a handle on it soon.

Look for safe accounts that pay good interest or dividends to grow your security.

It is a very safe play.

You may pull it off.Still, there's something to be said for the critical mass, many baskets, safe-if-boring neighborhoods.