We are open to occupying one unit of a duplex (to secure a lower interest rate) for example, and have a good friend who would rent a room in our residence - with an extra apartment (or possibly 2 if there is a basement) creating multiple revenue streams to quickly repay a relatively small mortgage.

Up to this point things have just gone rather smoothly for me (not perfect... but relatively hassle free with all due consideration to other stories I have heard).

First, it has fairly low entry cost for my first property (relatively speaking).

If being a REI is more trivia about you and doesn't relate to the role itself, then I would leave it off.

Hello - I'm just starting out and the biggest hurdle for me is related to obtaining the necessary funds for a down payment.

@Tim Swierczek I'm curious if it has to do with the age of your properties. 

We knew the boilers might be a hassle going in, so the plan is to add gas furnaces and central a/c as the boilers age out, so even if this is a typical expense each fall, it hopefully won't last forever. 

The house is 2700 sq ft. 2 story and relatively basic.

Good afternoon,I am a relatively new investor with a total of 5 properties.

When Homeaway began to restrict the ability for owners to see the guest's email address or telephone number I was worried that because I could not talk to the guest when they initially inquired (as was my procedure) I would end up having to cancel bookings because the guest might not meet my requirements (age, number in party, non-smoker, no parties, etc.)