If you live in Vegas and can self-manage the property, I'd likely recommend sticking to the market you know and have succeeded in. I

Quote from @Brendan Jones: When it's a home you intend to live in, I lean towards focusing on what you want, then making it work as best you can as a short-term rental.

These resources, along with Dave’s inspiration sparked within me a passion for alternative investing and personal development.My PPR BeginningsDetermined to understand the business I was working in, I immersed myself in all things note and real estate investing related.

I always try to find better markets to buy in but once I dive in I can't find a better place than where I am at.  

I will openly admit I did no research into RentRedi or any property management software when I decided to leave Quickbooks I just saw a RentRedi add that showed the Biggerpockets team raving about the software and being a Biggerpockets fan I jumped right in. I

To offset costs, I’m planning to buy a duplex and pursue a house-hacking strategy:1.Rent out one unit as a long-term rental.2.Live in the other unit and rent out the bedrooms as short-term rentals (STRs) through a furnished rental approach.Before diving in, I have a couple of questions:1.Can I use a property for both short-term and long-term rentals?

I'd also walk through them once the tenant is out to see what shape they are in.  I

@Audrey Sommer - What specific market do you live in?  Is

I love to visit Dubai but looking at most of the apartments I am interested in I think there will be a dip after the 2020 expo.

Looking at lots and lots of properties to really know your market/ what you’re investing in is the best way to become a good investor.