@Kevin DuongShort-Stay Rentals (STR) can bring in a lot of cash but also come with high costs for when guests come and go and tough rules.

Hello everyone, With deciding to start in real estate, my main goal is to create enough equity in the properties I obtain to build a house and buy land  (10-12) years down the line.Though the market always changes, I figured with investing into highly appreciating markets now, the properties I buy will accumulate the equity needed to be able to sell in the future which in turn will lead to the income needed to build and buy land. 

My experience was getting my personal credit utilization high as I bought product for my business, and subsequently my FICO went low; therefore financing was increasingly difficult. 

Property is a C class area, so I am concerned about the quality of tenant I will get but I am close to Ohio State University, a hospital, and short north/downtown columbus so I am hoping as long as I screen tenants I can find some promising people.

The VA loan is a powerful tool with a lot more to offer than most people are aware of, a good agent will help you maximize its potential to kick start your REI journey. 

If you sell a property in one year or less after owning it, the short-term capital gains is taxed as ordinary income, which could be as high as 37 percent.

Partnering with experienced investors can provide valuable insights.5.Creative Financing:Explore creative financing options like seller financing or private lenders to secure better terms.6.Rent by the Bedroom:In high-demand areas, renting by the bedroom can boost your rental income significantly.7.Local Market Analysis:Stay updated on local market trends and network with other investors for insights and opportunities.Always analyze potential investments thoroughly and run detailed cash flow projections.

Tools like market analysis can provide insights into industry trends and competitive positioning.Balancing Optimism with RealityTemper optimism with realistic assessments based on factual analysis.

Overall I have the impression that many software/tools--provide very interesting amount of actual deeds, history, lien info, county recorded documents, or other direct data.Here is an incomplete list of some services I'm looking into, to see if I find one (or 2) that are a good fit!

, Highly appreciated!