He travels here from Anchorage and every time a loan is processed he does the appraisal.

If you need to get a few realtors and section them in blocks of 4 hours to not wear them out.2) Since you're open to travel, check out state and local politics.

I would also try to attach yourself to magazines or travel websites in anyway you can building credibility for the hotel and yourself.Just my two cents...

You can travel the world instead of a tenant banging on your door at 1 a.m saying the toilet is clogged.How much are you planning on putting down for cash to get a commercial loan with??

I did it part time for 5 of those years for various reasons (other full time job, was traveling, had a baby...).

What do you value more: returns or travel time?

We're (hoping to) start out with three properties this year, a SFR in Vegas, one in Fort Worth, and a 2-unit in Chicago.We go between feelings of excitement and panic, but the kids have kind of gotten us used to that, and the wealth of info on BP helps with the nerves.I like saving money, travel hacking, and DIY.

Started working for a company that had me traveling all over the country, which was great.

You do not need tax returns... business owners stuff all sorts of junk in the business- I once was looking at a park back east where the owner was paying for his helicopter fuel as an travel expense.

Hi @John Lowe ,I am currently under contract for a property with PFR and I am traveling to Chicago next week.