Once you're situated with being able to put a healthy downpayment + quality reserves, decide to leverage in physical REI. 

Sure, I've scoured Zillow like it's my job (which, let's face it, it sort of is), but the only properties I find are nestled snugly in the heart of the Midwest, a land as foreign to me as quantum physics.

There's no value at risk metric for real estate besides your fixed rate debt and obligatory physical expenses to maintain the house.

I'm Kalli from soon-to-be Idaho (travel physical therapist and been state hopping), My partner and I have been very curious about real estate investing for a couple of years now.

The IRS says it is essentially physically impossible to do so. 

And they replied:"Hi ,the total judgement not only includes physical damages that you had to pay initially to secure another tenant but also includes outstanding rent balance if any and late fees if any and any other charges that may have been charged against the previous tenant.

I think short-term rentals are a great place to leverage technology to set yourself apart from your competition.Convenience for guests: Smart locks provide keyless access, eliminating the need for physical keys and potential lockouts.

It's equally important to look at location as it is the physical asset.

So you may not be covered for a month's rent - don't count that chicken yet.4) Assuming you can hold them responsible for rent, you should still get the property turned as quickly as possible to avoid the vacancy loss.5) Determine the loss in physical damages, vacancy, etc. and send them a bill. 

I typically spend more hours each week on visiting properties because I like to drive by each property physically to make sure nothing is amiss.