And even then, i'm not sure this calculator is factoring in the opportunity costs of not earning 10% ROI on the stock market 

Real Estate market boom2.

Originally posted by @Bradley Sriro:I decided to seek out a professional in my local market (Miami, FL) and I have not been asked to pay an upfront fee by any of them for the first consultation. 

As a dedicated real estate wholesaler, I source off-market properties perfect for fix-and-flip investments in high-demand areas.

@Michael Belz Photos are the only marketing you have when it comes to Airbnb... we onboarded 3 large homes in upstate NY 1.5 years ago, we brought in models, candles, throws, extra decor and the properties are beating their comps who had nice quality but un-staged photos by around 18%.  

@Max Kim I'm new to the Georgia market.

For long-term goals, I generally recommend focusing on newer investments in markets with a proven track record of steady growth.Once you're clear on how much time you want to dedicate and what outcome you’re aiming for, it becomes easier to choose the right investment path.Hope this helps, and best of luck!

I am very familiar with that market, slightly less in NJ.Long term goals: Owning single families in PA and then possible getting into MF or building townhouses at a later date in NJ.

Whenever I read investor posts about unit count goals and utilizing section 8 rentals as the vehicle to scale a portfolio it loosely translates to buying real estate without paying attention to the fundamentals in the markets where they invest.

In our market this the best way to get cash flow and get moving.