Dec/Jan are peak STR months. 

Over time, cost of insurance, monthly charges, and surrender fees (which can last 10+ years) reduce how quickly your cash value grows.3.Policy Loan Costs & PerformanceYou’ll still pay interest when borrowing against your policy.

I would rather lose 100 bucks a month in a solid area, than risk making 200 bucks a month out of state, class C-D, or in an area I don't fully understand. best of luck

if the note is currently in default and we can buy at at least a small discount, we may be able to restructure the note with no monthly payments - we would get paid all interest at closing when the property sells.  

And a deal in my opinion is one that will 1. pay for itself(All property expenses) and 2. pay the debt service(if necessary) and 3. put money into my pocket each month.  

They have a big event on the second Tuesday of each month and it's a great place to network: https://www.marei.org/ Thanks for the plug Andrew . . .

A duplex is a great way to start because that renter will help with your monthly out of pocket costs and it's a convenient way to get into real estate investing.

However, it’s important to ensure the seller is comfortable with the terms and that the property cash flow can support the agreed-upon monthly payments.Seller financing can be a good strategy to grow your portfolio with less initial capital, especially if you're able to increase the property's value through improvements (forcing appreciation).

I have been listening to the podcast for a few months now and watching the "Real Estate for Rookies" YouTube show and I've been learning and also reading different books on real-estate investing.

It should only take you about a month or two to contact everyone on your list and then the tough part – you start all over again.Why the repetition?