You hope to gross $80,000 a year, and then have to deduct three and a half percent for lodging tax, cover utilities, keep the property furnished, pay fees to evolve and other marketing platforms, etc you've already set on the property for 2 years vacant and have to consider those costs.based on what you've shared, even the sales price of $800,000 is not much of a profit.

Since Airbnb and other platforms have become more popular have you seen an increase in investors looking to purchase strictly for income/an investment or is there still a strong demand for a second/vacation home from individuals?

I would recommend looking into the BRRRR strategy that this platform pushes.

To wholesale real estate Thank you in advance Mail Chimp, Constant contact   lots of marketing platforms..  

Aside from my selfish hope of using this platform to develop a sense of accountability, I hope that a new investor might glean a conservative, realistic, and attainable approach to financial freedom without any hype or anything to sell by sharing what I learn throughout the process and any inputs the more experienced investors chime in with.

Their commission is typically paid for by the seller and you can still get your education online using platforms like BP.

@Mat Fisher I invest through the crowdfunding platform.

As of today rates are as low as 2.78% according to LoanCenter platform!

I was checking out different platforms and I came across the Tellus app.

Hi Kalen -- For turnkey I would recommend The Real Wealth Network by Kathy and Rich Fettke - https://www.realwealthnetwork.com/ This is a platform of turnkey providers across the country offering cash flow and/or appreciation investment opportunities depending on your investing goal.