When you look at a property make a list of all major capital expenditures roof hvac etc.

Quote from @Reeti Peshawaria: Hi, I'm in the process of learning about short-term rental investments and analyzing potential markets, but I’ve hit a major roadblock: understanding local regulations.

They may just lay off a little when next major assessment/revalue comes. 

I think the freedom of not paying your primary mortgage would be a huge stress relief and allow you to deploy cash quicker in the future and feel safer taking risks when you know your own living situation is covered.On the rental side, I know the magic ingredient in real estate is time and the sooner you get properties, the sooner they appreciate and are paid off by tenants and 5+ rentals 20-30 years from now would definitely be worth more than the one primary.Would love anyone's thoughts on how you would go about this situation!

We got three estimates from masonry repair companies ranging from $7,500 (patch) to $35,000 ("do this repair now or you will need a major $80K repair").

I wish the majority of our bookings came from VRBO, but unfortunately that is not the case. 

The majority of my properties achieved infinite return via a brrrr.  

We used one of our existing local lenders to provide the majority of the purchase, and the rest was provided from our investors.

Just know that the majority of those in the 'education segment' of real estate are presenting you their information to make the speaker money... and if you happen to benefit too... that 's great!  

Deception and perception play a major negative role.