2) The minimum hours required are 750 hrs, but if running a short term rental, 100 hrs is supposed to be adequate, is that still true ?

.✔ Criminal Background Check – Run a nationwide search to ensure compliance with local laws while identifying potential risks.✔ Judgments & Liens Search – Since these no longer appear on credit reports, a separate search helps uncover unpaid debts or financial issues.For Section 8 tenants, screening should be the same—rental history and income verification are key since they’re still responsible for a portion of the rent.

The HOA will run your life, sink your P&L, and generally exert control over everything.

Not to the extent of uploading photos and explaining repairs (that's pretty cool) but running comps, estimating ARV, reasonable rehab budget, profitability, etc.  

Have a mortgage broker, not a bank, run different scenarios.

It is very rewarding and fun, but it is running your own business in most scenarios.

I have used Pricelabs for STR owners I consult with, and since leveraging Pricelabs to run comps, create a data analysis, and then use my 3 Step Pricing Strategy, I have been able o bring in on average 45% more than the markets I am in!

Many immigrants send their money to another country, which means those dollars don't hit our economy.6.

Purchase price: $240,000 Cash invested: $60,000 I purchased this duplex in distressed condition using owner financing for $240K and secured a $60K hard money loan for renovations.

The short version is that you want a strong and diverse job market, low unemployment rates, a growing population, low vacancy rates and new development, affordability/cost of living, real estate laws and court system, good schools, and low crime.Check out the videos from Dave Meyers with BiggerPockets.