Quote from @Frank Alfano: Thanks, Amir—this is incredibly helpful feedback!

Interesting as there were a couple of posts a year ago after the widely distributed article in the media essentially calling it a STR crash.

Greg, first off, congrats on an incredible accomplishment—13 paid-off rentals is no small feat!

@Chloe SalcedoStarting your real estate journey at 23 is an incredible opportunity to build a strong foundation for your future.

Permits can vary widely by location, so having a reliable contractor network will help streamline that part of the process.Also, don’t forget to factor in things like insurance, especially in hurricane-prone areas.

Hey Jeff, This is a great question and one we get all the time as we specialize in working with real estate folks, but the size of the portfolio can vary widely. 

Right now you are just looking with a wide scope.

It sounds like an incredible resource, for $200 having a fully designed materials and fixtures schedule to pair with a labor only GC or a GC that can work well with a prescriptive materials schedule. https://ivoryhome.co/predesigned-packages/Just curious how other people’s experience has been.

Over time, you’ll also have the option to raise rent to further improve cash flow.House hacking is an incredible way to learn, build equity, and set yourself up for future opportunities, it's how I started as well and it was the best decision I've made! 

Having cash reserves AND income in case something comes up is incredibly important.