I've heard that about the algorithm and changing your listings but didn't know about getting so closely involved with Airbnb + VRBO.

Worked out nicely for all involved. 

@Polat Caglayan The majority of investors who become involved in the section 8 program do so because they purchase lousy real estate and leasing the units to section 8 tenants is the best option on the table.

There are variables involved, and there’s of course skill and effort required not just calls.

I believe interest is tax-deductible if used for property improvements or purchases, and it gives you quick access to funds while keeping your stock portfolio intact.Private Money Loan: If you have a trusted partner and terms that work well for both parties, this could be an efficient solution without tapping into your other assets.

So for example, let's say a friend of mine wants to get involved in real estate but doesn't have the time, knowledge, experience, or resources to do it very well.

This lets both parties separate rather than dragging out the relationship.

The rules are designed to prevent related parties from engaging in exchanges that shift high basis property for low basis property, followed by a sale of the low basis property, effectively "cashing out" without recognizing gain.If you sell a property to a related party as part of a 1031 exchange, both you and the related party must hold the exchanged properties for at least two years following the exchange.

But occasionally we have issues and tenants need to be asked to leave or just decide to disappear in the middle of winter and it sucks.The worst part is I find the quality of tenant interested or willing to move this time of year isn't the greatest either - often times there is a reason they have to move right now since most landlords don't like ending leases this time of year.Either lower your rent or just hang in there.

In some syndications, returns may be higher than 15%, but it can be more risky in that there are usually many people involved and if the operator doesn't perform as originally explained then the process of getting your money back can be a little more tricky.