And don’t hesitate to tap into local investor groups or meetups; you’ll pick up tons of wisdom from folks who’ve been in your shoes.

I'm considering a fixer upper to retain as a rental but need guidance on how to pick reputable contractors.  

Ed (owner) finally stated that it is because payments are processed the night/morning AFTER the date in which the tenant picks.

The solar system adds no value to my property for rental purposes, and I may even be ripping up the roof & replacing it in the new year.Beyond sending a nasty letter through my attorney via certified mail, demanding the company come pick up their equipment, am I required to take any further action or fulfill any obligations regarding these contracts?

After picking up my life in Los Angeles and moving to Fayetteville, AR for a house-hack, I do have a word of wisdom: make sure you like the place you're going to live if you're moving across the country to start your real estate investing journey.

Debt financing will be slim pickings

One cabin owner I spoke with mentioned that even mid-week bookings picked up when they offered flexible check-in times and promoted the property as a remote work getaway.A quick tip: before committing, check Johnson City’s regulations on short-term rentals.

After picking a handful of areas of interest, it took me about 6 months to work on the deals that met the numbers I mentioned before.Now its time to scale!  

This halts production for anyone that is that far along - you can't just pick up trusses at your local hardware store - they are engineered for the job via the plans. 

If this is your first purchase, Remember it is also okay to pick your closest metro as a starting place.