. $50 per bedroom, so a 4-bedroom house will cost you about $150~200consumables - bathroom supplies, kitchen supplies, beverage supplies: $20~30 per week, depending on how much you providewear and tear - towels, linen, kitchen utensils, some furniture: $1000~2000 per yearRepairs/replacement for things that guests break or steal:  $1000~2000 per yearAlso, if your personal use is less than 14 days a year, the entire property's expense is deductible against STR income, but if you use more than 14 days, then you will have to calculate the proportion of how many days it's rented out vs how many days you or your family uses. 

You can find it through the MNREIA web site or email me if you have any troubles.Type @ and the first few letters of a person's name to link.

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Caution:  Personal credit card financing is a huge risk and good luck finding 0 percent interest today.

I personally don't know of their group but figured id link that article since i remember reading it and the name clicked. 

I started my jouney here in 2011 and I am still learning everyday - especially from others on this forum.My personal portfolio is located within Stamford and Bridgeport.

Juggling between work and personal life can be tough, but having a property manager can take some of the pressure off and let you focus on your other priorities

Not in Austin TX, now it is Austin CA where you make your money on Appreciation but you have to hope the market rewards you.  

Buy it personally, and rent it full time to my C-corp?

Is your goal to use being an agent for your own personal investments or actively try and grow your agent business to eventually leave your W2?