I couldn't imagine investing in a property out of state without semi-frequent visits.  

The scams aren't frequent, but they will definitely happen if you leave the opportunity out there for people.  

We currently are under contract to buy a .3 acre lot in downtown that is in a frequent transit area, which means we are allowed to build two accessory dwelling units on the lot. we are also zoned for a duplex, so that’s the plan!

This can help reduce the principal more frequently, which means you'll pay less interest over time compared to just making monthly paymentInterest Savings: Bi-weekly payments often result in more interest savings over time compared to a single large annual payment, as the principal is reduced more frequently.Flexibility: If you have a good year financially, making a large principal payment can give you flexibility, but it may not be as effective in reducing interest if the loan has high monthly compounding.If you're looking to pay off the loan sooner and save on interest, bi-weekly payments are generally more effective.

Due to my background in consumer lending, I am highly skeptical of paystubs and other address verification due to the widely available websites that are out there to generate forms relatively easily... so I like to verify the information by contacting the listed employer using their listed number on Google to avoid possibly calling a friend etc. 

- My Skeptical Take.Fuel for the Day: Greens!

New to investing - purchased a home in NV and renting it out but would like "quicker/more frequent cash". 

I’ve been deploying a frequent dollar-cost-averaging hoping (note: “hoping”) to not end up on the wrong end of an epic drop.

Snow, Stratton, etc.) but am very familiar with the area, and there are many skiers who do frequent Southern VT (vs.

., classify your trips) frequently.