AS Much as anything most folks in RE in that area simply rely  totally on them ..

My first MF I represented the buyer on I made 100k. for maybe a weeks worth of work. 3. if your going to be looking a more resi style duplex 4 plex a lot of those get listed and having access to the MLS is far superior to any other on line listing service ONE simply because you will be able to talk to the actual LIsting agent not someone paying for leads.And then of course having access to MLS lock box's and not relying on agents.. this is huge.Now if your maybe going to buy one property sometime in the future and you have no interest in learning the RE laws of your state or making any money with transactional real estate then sure.. its a pass.. although I would still recommend the pre license course so you learn the basics  the vocabulary and states unique laws.. knowledge is power in RE.

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My mom is a landlord in LA and relies on rental income from a few small residential properties.

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Don't rely on algorithmic platforms to set your rates, go directly to VRBO and Airbnb and look at your nearby competitors.

YET those are the people all the "experts" are telling you to chase.OK  so what does this translate to?

It’s more like having a continuous, flexible funding option rather than a one-time transaction.It doesn’t require much effort compared to getting a loan traditionally:When you "get a loan," you typically have to go through banks or rely on friends and family.

Just be cautious of DTI (debt-to-income) ratios when qualifying for additional loans if you’re relying on projected STR income—most lenders require at least 12 months of rental history.