So STR loophole there are personal use limitations: To avoid having the property classified as a "residence," which limits your ability to claim rental expenses, your personal use of the property must not exceed the greater of:14 days per year, or 10% of the total days the property is rented at fair market value

I have researched markets top-down and since I can move anywhere with my job (or travel for that matter) I have options more or less everywhere.

Hi all,I’m just getting my feet wet with Real Estate investing and currently taking online courses on the investment process, principles of calculating returns, performing market analysis, analyzing cash flows and the different types of investment opportunities.

I market them as basically a 'turn key small business'. 

I bought one courthouse step deal in Philly and that was quite the ride.. its a locals market for SURE..

I’m sure some of you have faced similar challenges.Aside from raising rent (which can be tricky depending on the market), what other strategies have you implemented to get back to positive cash flow?

Offer the properties Turn-Key, to upstart investors, on seller financing (C4D). 

I’m hoping to hear from other investors about what’s working for you in terms of finding leads.Whether it’s direct-to-seller marketing, networking, off-market deals, or something else, I’d love to know what strategies are bringing you success right now.

PM, sales, rehab, marketing, everything.

BP, I’m looking at an 8-unit deal in the Northeast that was historically a non-profit co-op with tenants already in place at substantially below market rents.