I’m looking for a market that’s beginner-friendly but still offers potential for steady cash flow and long-term growth.

While it’s frustrating that the tenant is still there and not paying, turning off utilities could complicate the situation and potentially lead to legal consequences for your "friend".In the meantime, document everything (the tenant’s non-payment, the lease terms regarding utilities, and their attempts to resolve the issue) to present in court, which may help recover the outstanding balance later.

People can be ok with that if they believe the appreciation in the short/long term will outweigh low monthly ROI.

We’re wondering if these fees and processes are standard for short-term rentals.

Buy/hold vs resign/source tenant + refi/flip has yet to be determined.

Hi fellow investors,I’ve been hearing a lot about DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans lately, especially in the context of long-term buy-and-hold investments. 

Thanks,  We may have a short term rehab/renovation project at Lake Lanier in Georgia if interested.

Currently, one half is rented to long-term tenants, and I'm considering converting the other half into a short-term rental.

House hacking is the most powerful way to get started in real estate investing, and it sets you up for success because you learn so many things: dealing with contractors, how to screen tenants, lease negotiation, but most importantly, your goal should be to reduce or eliminate your housing cost, and there are a lot of ways to do with house hacking depending on your flexibility with strategy: rent by room, Section 8, mid-term rental, STR, etc, and you can combine multiple strategies too. 

Are you aiming for steady rental income, long-term growth, or a bit of both?