While the real estate market usually slows down this time of year, we are seeing a lot of buyers taking advantage of homes that have been sitting on the market longer.

Running a real estate business, active investing in real estate, and passive investing in real estate are three related but DIFFERENT categories.  

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I suspect that weeds out a lot, but beyond that, I don't screen my Airbnb guests.I've haven't had to take advantage of AirCover yet in six months of operating an Airbnb, so I'm honestly curious how this works.

For long-term strategies, a cash-out refinance is usually more advantageous, as it preserves ownership and offers fixed terms.To proceed, start with a professional appraisal to confirm the home’s value, compare refinance terms with traditional lenders, and carefully scrutinize shared-equity program terms to ensure they align with your financial goals.

So, pursuing litigation has its advantages.

You can also take advantage of lower down payment loan products rather than going 20-25% down on a conventional investment loan. 

This led me to container home development.Key Market Factors:Senior housing demand is outpacing supplyTraditional construction costs are skyrocketingFixed-income seniors need affordable optionsSustainability is becoming a critical factorThe Container Home Advantage:20-40% lower construction costsSignificantly faster build timeDurable steel constructionHighly customizableLower maintenance costsSustainable/recyclable materialsI've already completed one container home conversion and several studio/guest houses.

@Travis Boyd Outside of instances where FHA or other extremely advantageous financing options exist I am a proponent of the LLC for investment real estate although the liability piece is overstated.

Took me longer but I didn't like the contractor I used, and unfortunately he took advantage of my kindness.