I am looking at innovative ways to increase my cash flow.Thanks

I need to add #5 to my list of innovative income ideas.#1 is already on my list. #2 would be awesome. #4 absolutely but its part of the never ending maintenance.#3 I'll need to think about the durable floor concept more.

No bank involved.Creative doesn't necessarily mean innovative.

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When I graduated, I started looking for houses In Feb after becoming permanently hired in Nov.

I may be off on that, but since we opened our STR back in Nov of last year, we've had all 5 star reviews and obtained Super Host twice now.

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Our section of the country is generally known for high taxes and not a lot of economic growth.I think the Boston area has some possibilities only because it does still have some tech startup innovation activity, but I don't really see that in RI except for limited parts of northern RI (Pawtucket, Cumberland) that get some folks who are commuting up to the economic activity in Boston.The Boston market also suffers from very high prices so while I think there's economic promise there, I also think you pay a lot to be in that market and it would be tough to find something these days where the #s make sense.I think it's always worth spending the time researching, but I wouldn't be surprised if you find a similar situation or only marginally better, in Rhode Island.I think the topic of out of state investing has been covered a lot of BP forums and podcasts, but my 2 cents is, make sure you already have some kind of connection to, or knowledge of the market, or are willing to invest your time developing it, rather than just jumping in head first.

As of early Dec, I’ve mobilized down to a project in Mexico and my roommates are all dry, happy and safe in Southeast Texas.My "free" living room studio below...Screen Shot 2017-12-15 at 6.51.11 AMScreen Shot 2017-12-15 at 6.51.28 AMFinal numbers – renovation ran $24k + 80k purchase price = $104k all-in.Rented for $1500/mo.Appraisal came back in Nov 2017 at $130k.

But then I get on here and see the innovative things other investors are trying.I would like to hear from everyone what has been your most successful strategy and why.Please tell me the story of how you got started in that strategy and how it evolved.