I discovered BiggerPockets while researching a novel I'm currently writing in which the main character is pursuing financial independence.

You need to do some research to see if the current monthly leases are at or below market.

From what I have researched, my best option and plan is as follows...Plan 1.

I’ve researched AirBnb markets out of my own curiosity.

North Carolina in the research triangle area is booming and I would also add Florida in the Orlando and Tampa areas.Good luck

I’ve done my research and honestly feel I can handle the process on my own. 

Bought a house with a VA 100% finance in an area without researching and had to rent it at a loss for almost a decade before I could finally sell it.  

- It's only good for food haha).The quotes came back as such: $5500, $6400 and $7800 for a new 3 ton unit and installation..I was appalled as these prices didn't sit right with me so I decided to take matters into my own hands and do some on the ground research since I just so happened to be in Houston that weekend.They say your network is equal to your net-worth so I immediately reached out to my network of investors and got the contact of a formidable handy man in the area.We were able to cut out the multiple middlemen and go straight to the wholesale distributor (cutting off all middle men would mean going straight to the manufacturer but it's not possible to buy one off units from them).I paid $1000 for a brand new 3 ton unit and was charged $500 for the labor of the handyman...Needless to say, I'll be working with this handyman for future projects and repairs..Total cost - $1500 and 2 hours of my timeTotal savings - ~$6000Because of my spidey sense and network, I was able to save a ton of money, form a new relationship in the process, acquire a connect with the wholesale distributor and write this article..

I have access to the LandVision software for doing research on off-market properties, and I'm looking for some recommendations on how to best filter my search criteria.

If you love what you do and you are motivated to succeed, the return on your investment will certainly outweigh any hardship endured toward reaching perfection.Stay tuned as part two brings you an outline of things you need to think about, determine, and research so you can begin to define yourself into your own personal brand.