I am particularly interested in purchasing my first investment property as a short-term rental (STR).After analyzing recent data from AirDNA, I have identified several promising areas: Douglas, Saugatuck, Fennville, and I am also exploring opportunities around Stevensville and New Buffalo.I understand that regulations around STRs vary widely, and I've taken the time to study city maps to identify areas where they are still permitted.

For example, if you are pre-approved for a $200K purchase, then you know that you can't buy in Nashville.

@Jonathan Feliciano you can say this about Detroit, Columbus, St Louis and many other Midwest cities.Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

Hello,I'm thinking about purchasing a 2-story duplex.    

I just purchased one that is a step down in level and rent rate and am looking at doing a single color scheme for the first time (S-W Alabaster) to save on labor.

So one of the properties I own gets it water from a community well. The well serves about 74 properties (some lots are vacant)  of which currently 40 are paying and the owner estimates as many as 18 may be stealing wa...

Purchase price: $20,000 Sale price: $39,000 Contributors: Peter Vekselman Partner Driven, in collaboration with Karen Schneyer, successfully completed a quick flip on Wildwood Drive, Brooksville, FL 34601.

My wife and I recently purchased a new primary residence.

but in general using a disregarded entity to purchase your replacement property is fine.

I recently purchased a duplex.