Skipping owning your primary to invest that $10k will make living in what you own more difficult later. 

Skip the hand addressed envelopes, your time can be better spent elsewhere.

should i skip in the hopes of finding something better than will always cash flow nicely?

They both charge to skip trace, but propstream also charges to use the platform it self

@Adeeb Shaheer you aren't going to get through this script with most agencies, particularly in health care Q1 is good to ask for health care Q2 for health care is typically 13 weeks so skip it. for other groups it is worth asking Q3 is typically no for health care, these days at least.

From my understanding, if its passive income, just a room-by-room rental, it would go on your schedule E just like any other rental. if its active, like a short term rental situation or mid-term, something like an airbnb or bed and breakfast where you're actively including extras, it would be filed on a schedule C. disclaimer, im not a tax person, so double check this with your tax pro. when you go to qualify for your next purchase, whether that's for primary or inv., using a full-doc loan... if its schedule C, you would need to do a 2 year average of this income in order to use it. its looked at as a business, and self employment income. if its schedule E, theoretically you could use the schedule E income calculations just like any other rental even after the first filing.

Although the author makes some good points it skips over many of the benefits and how the risks can be mitigated.I'm now the "author of a popular post."

I haven't heard of the "Binder" technique before, but it sounds like a great idea.As for increasing the Studio ADR, we are considering offering guests a half a dozen fresh eggs for breakfast since we have chickens. 

for such a small addition, skip the architect and just get a general contractor

Do you skip cold-calling altogether, or do you just scrub your lists against the DNC?