My strategy would be to target properties which are most likely of the owner NOT redeeming.

., overall portfolio stability or income growth).Be cautious when setting pay expectations.

This is something I try to live by and teach my kids if I can - "A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly.

For longer stays, you can set expectations in your listing by clarifying that guests are responsible for restocking once the provided items are used up.

It’s a little more work to set up, but if you get a solid property manager, it’s not as scary as it sounds.If I were you, I’d keep digging into the Capitol region, NJ, and CT—compare the numbers, and maybe even start building connections with agents or wholesalers in those areas.

If you’re set on condos, ensure you’re targeting areas with strong rental demand and minimal HOA restrictions.Regarding an LLC, it’s great for liability protection, but it won’t necessarily give you tax benefits unless structured strategically.

If you layout a path it may not go the exact way the plan is laid out, but you have a target that you're aiming at getting to and a lot of the secondary decisions fall into place and are clear when you know where you are headed.Congrats on being in a great place with real estate and options!

I have tried both, I think it depends on the market you are targeting and the type of leads.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

One of the larger ex-pat directed real estate investment communities here in Japan targets all-cash buyers.