Answering your phone calls while watching the games does not turn your living room into a home office.14-day free rent aka Augusta rule loophole.

These type of businesses are tough to price as the market varies greatly depending on many factors. 

Real estate investing is a team sport and at different points in the game different players will play more important roles.

My strategy is the long game, buy and hold, build equity and cash flow down the road.

The actual penalty varies but it's often a step down or if a 5 year prepayment penalty term, it will be 5% of the original or unpaid mortgage balance if refinanced or sold in the first year, then 4% in the second year and then on down (the exact penalty varies which is why I mention both the original and unpaid mortgage balance.

Yield varies a lot depending on the type of property and location. rental yields for residential property are typically between 4% and 5% per annum.Hope this helps!

You'll find that interest rates will vary from bank to bank. 

To win the STR game, especially if you're a new entrant, the most important aspects are 1) Amenities2) Location3) Property type4) UniquenessAll are geared toward you standing out on Airbnb/VRBOHot tubs, fire pit, bowling alley, pools etc. or being in the best location in an area as well as being to host a large group are all things to help you win.

@Keith RichardsonMake sure the accountant explains your total compliance costs for the varying setups as well.   

looking to accurate my rehab costs calculator, specifically in the Pittsburgh area.Of course, It varies from one investor to another, depending on the quality, standard, size, condition, and team.I am looking to get a range or see how much you pay for each remodeling. 1) what's your range for remodeling a kitchen completely (granit, backsplash, tiles, etc)?