Investing in buy and hold properties here in Washington has been very rewarding for my wife and I. 

I started off buying 1-20 unit buildings and flipping homes for many years before my first syndication.

That consists of buying a single family home with some form of separate living space to rent out as a STR and help offset living expenses.The DownsideLenders Calculate STR/MTR Rental Income Differently- From a lender's perspective, any rental income received on a term less than 12 months is NOT calculated the same way a traditional long term rental is.

Reasonable rates and options for a discount if rented more than (x) days.Make the home extra attractive buy some things that make the home stand out like games for both the parents and the kids.

The best part is they are buying these homes with a little as 5% down, they are being taught how to self manage,  and are given the systems to be on auto pilot with out having to hire PM.  

Hi All and thanks in advance for any feedback / guidance, I am new to the US market and thought home inspections were common place when buying so any feedback is appreciated.  

The problem with that is if you are trying to buy a property and the common rents are less than the "midterm" rents it will get denied in underwriting. 

Avid listener, and finally found a good opportunity to buy a Bed and Breakfast in my city of New Orleans.

Investors buy here because of strong jobs, strong rent growth, strong appreciation and the future cash flow but honestly many of my clients are playing the long buy and hold, appreciation game.

A fairly reliable wholesaler who buys across the country, and spends $100,000 a month on advertising, also trains people to be wholesalers.