For STRs, properties near the beach or downtown tend to perform well.Start Small and Smart: If this is your first property, focus on something manageable.

It’s great to see someone diving into the live-and-flip strategy, especially here in the Seattle metro area where appreciation potential can make it a smart play for building equity.Your strategy is solid, and focusing on hands-on experience through live-and-flip projects is a fantastic way to learn the ropes while building capital.

The grout between the tiles allows a run off of water and a gripping surface for your feet.3. if you’re smart, use durock on the walls too, right up to the ceiling.

Is it smart to take out a 40 year loan to get some cash flow?  

If you were in my shoes, what real estate strategy would you recommend for scaling quickly (but smartly) so that I can replace a good portion of the W2 income from real estate investing?

Hey @Brett Riemensnider,A HELOC could be a smart move if you want to tap into your home's equity while keeping it.

I'm looking to make smart decisions for 2025, and this seems like a great place to start.

Feel free to check us out at ComfortCapital.com.Regarding Sunrise, they’re a credible operator—Kevin is a smart guy, and we share a handful of investors.

Smart investors first focus on finding quality properties—such as those in thriving areas of Brooklyn or potential neighborhoods around Manhattan—and then reverse engineer the process by improving management, optimizing rental structures, or enhancing facilities to make it worthwhile.

Ditto, I use PriceLabs for my STRs - here is a nice writeup ...Airbnb Smart Pricing Vs PriceLabs: An In-Depth Comparison For Hosts | Boost Your Short-Term Rentals