Hey Kristin, for markets where a property can work both as a short-term rental (STR) and a long-term rental (LTR), look for locations with year-round demand, like tourist spots that also have a stable local population (e.g., parts of Florida, Texas, or the Carolinas).

@Jahid M.Starting a rental business involves researching local regulations, using platforms like Airbnb and VRBO for short-term rentals, targeting mid-term rentals like traveling nurses or business professionals, and considering Section 8 tenants for stable income.

My realtor retired from Banking Management about 30 years ago.

I am retired military and have used the VA for myself and helped others also use it on their real estate journey in the area.

But they are also looking for clients for life IE they want all your banking all your CC if you use those things.. your retirements accounts etc etc..

She’s at retirement age and I think she was confident she would win but didn’t want to risk it since everything was on the table.  

., Mexico, Costa Rica) for diverse, stable cash flow.Invest in Multi-Family Value-Adds: Consider multi-family properties in growth areas like Texas or Florida where rehab can increase rental income and appreciation.Leverage Trusted International Partners: For global investments, work with local agents familiar with foreign buyer regulations to streamline acquisitions.Use Property Management for Scalability: As you grow, property managers can handle logistics, especially for out-of-state or international assets, so you can focus on new opportunities.For specific market insights or connections, feel free to reach out, I’d be happy to help.Best,Drago

The buy in is a lot more budget friendly and values are stable and growing.

Hey All,Quick question, this may be a standard strategy, but what is the best plan when you start thinking about retirement and you own real estate.You can't eat equity.

If you are retirement age, you can do asset based withdraws from "work related funds" (IRAs/401ks...).