It is hard work but a small team can build them pretty quick.

Always budget extra for surprises.Skipping Permits – Even small renovations may require permits.

Hoping to go down one of two paths:1- Buy a condo or small single family home and build equity and create value with my maintenance/construction background.2- Find a cash provider to do this on a larger scale with a 3-5 unit building. 

You can try small claims court, but nothing is enforceable, so it is mostly a waste of your time...and some of the problematic tenants know this.I agree with Jill, if they do make payments, take cash or money orders-no cheques.

Monty, take a small amount of time to work on your credit daily.

It wasn’t ideal, but it was the only way to keep the deal alive.I made the drive to her small town, met her at a local bank, and had the paperwork notarized.

Set clear goals, stay accountable, and celebrate small wins along the way, getting started is the hardest part, but you’re on the right track!

There is a small park about a mile from the property, so I know the infrastructure (water, electricity, sewer, trash) is available for a build. 

We’re hoping to start small and are looking at markets, such as Buffalo or Rochester, NY.

Quote from @Fernando NA: Hello everyone,I’m considering purchasing a piece of land near Divide, CO, to build a small off-grid log cabin and list it on Airbnb or similar platforms.For those of you who live in the area or have experience with this, I have a few questions:>Is it possible to list such a property on Airbnb given the local regulations?