In southern states, home sales are expected to grow by 6% in 2018 rather than 2.5% (the national average). 70% of homeowners prefer to list with a real estate agent who uses video marketing to advertise their home.Main Takeaways Consider hiring a professional house stager — Heck, why wouldn’t you do it if the house will spend less time on the market and the seller will get 6% above the listed price?

I personally prefer to borrow the money and take all the risk. 

Most commuters to the downtown area prefer to live within the I275 loop of close to it.  

I am also looking for one in the same area, preferably with general contractor license.  

So something I’ve been thinking about - if you acquire (buy or rent) a property that’s far from where you live, how would you prefer to furnish it so that you can STR it?

As a workaround, we just call the Zillow folks and do the phone screen and set a showing as needed but would prefer they just send us their number.

Preferably in the san fernando valley.

Keep working on your education and building your financial foundation while you figure out your niche.

I am finally at the point where I can afford (barely) to get into a multi-family home and I'm actively looking between Albany, NY up through Queensbury, NY - though preferably somewhere in the middle.

Have you located your niche market or even found a property to acquire?