Consult with local agents to learn about market trends, specific neighborhoods, and recent sale prices of comparable houses.

Just moved to Florida want to learn more about its market and other states as well.

POST the numbers so others can learn.

If they are intending to buy another property, they may NOT be able to consider seller financing.If they are in a position to consider seller financing, you have to mention the benefits to them specifically and that varies from person to person.It is a learned process.

I've learned that the best way to do it is to start off with a purchase that you yourself will live in.

Allowing us to go through the process of buying and selling real estate in its entirety which has showed me the ropes of real estate and eager to learn more investment strategies.

Does anyone have experience using a side of their duplex as a STR & if so, what did you learn? 

Id love to learn more

You need to know the in's and out's of the lease, and at the same time you'll learn state laws that actually matter. 

I have been learning a lot about investing in the U.S. but I am an American living in Thailand and actually came across an amazing deal here.But I am short about $50,000 for it.