Maryland is an interesting case in that legislation has been introduced each of the last 3 years....but with the short legislative calendar from a part time legislature, its been hard to push things forward.

I’m also open to exploring short-term rentals, private lending, or passive investing in funds—anything that maximizes returns while keeping risk and time commitments manageable.For context, I’d consider leaving my job if this could become a full-time venture that surpasses my current compensation (low-mid six figures).

Consider different strategies like mid and short term rentals as I believe the Portland area would allow for success in both (although I have heard Portland proper is tough on STRs).Best of luck!

I have owned 4 short term rental in those markets.

I just meant to say that it's our next goal to build that up, having just gone on a spending spree on fixing up both properties in a short period of time.

Glad you made your way here.. are you eyeing long-term rentals or short-term flips?

Apartments are the least ideal living situation for us, so what if we got stuck in a multifamily property we intended to just be in for a short time.

Yes of course its price can be more volatile and can go down faster than real estate would but long term it appreciates and pays every month.Curious on BP communities thoughts..

Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.

typically (as you probably know) you buy something distressed, with either cash or hard money, you fix it up, and then you refinance into long term debt.