So many "investors" bury themselves in complex, expensive situations to protect themselves from some unknown threat to their non-existent business.Figure out if you have any shooting skills (or even enjoy the game) before spending money on $600 Nikes or an indoor basketball court. 

I really am enjoying this thought exercise. 

Every tenant has the right to "quiet enjoyment".

I don't enjoy being a landlord--I enjoy being an engineer (my day job), so having more than a handful seems crazy.

I buy all over DFW for large investor, and I always enjoy talking shop.

I also enjoy their podcast and the free resources they put out.No experience with the other.

Hi Dana, my family has enjoyed staying in nearby Twain Harte, and Long Barn.  

I've been reading books and listening to various BP podcasts nonstop for the past couple months, but I'd love to hear thoughts about the right strategy for turning our war chest into a sound real estate portfolio (preferably before I'm too old to enjoy the fruits of our labor!).

The first thing I want to point out is that it may be wise, in your thinking, to separate the property itself from the STR business that's being run from the property.In the old days (as recent as 10 years ago), people buy a vacation home to enjoy, and they leave it empty when not in use. 

I’ve been coaching new investors for a while, and I always enjoy hearing about what brings people to real estate.