I've invested in 6 properties and counting with them.

I mean, don't get me wrong, we have to comp the property...so if you are looking to REHAB the property and make it something different, then you need a rehab loan first and then refinance after type of thing. 

I used it to track several properties.

The seller has the most knowledge about any given property. 

We use it for private lending.

having been around this bizz for decades now on the private lending side I will tell you many to most private lenders started in the mom and pop rental bizz tire of it and switch to be the bank.. and right now wih rates up there return would be quite handsome .. but you do need to use caution..

I was maybe getting the property under contract.

A couple of things I like to tell my newbies-Owning a short-term rental property can offer significant financial benefits.

But you cannot exchange from an investment property into your primary residence. 

Are these areas good for rental property investments, or am I barking up the wrong tree?