As I listen to various episodes of the podcast from the archives, I often wonder... where are they now? 

STR do require some more time to manage operationally, but with a few proactive systems set up on the front end (bnb friendly cleaner, automated messaging, multiple sets of turnover supplies so you are not stuck doing laundry during the busy workweek)  will make life much more easier!

Accomplished the goal of saving me money, as well as, entering the world of LTR in a way where systems can be established and learning happen in a small controlled way before embarking on bigger investments and using OPM.

I've failed before, I'm not afraid to fail again.I had to put complete faith in a group of strangers I had never personally met before and systems I knew weren't completely reliable.

This would be done by allowing automated systems, powered by algorithms, to harvest the data and turn it into credit reports.From the report:“The use of non-financial data will have large effects on the provision of financial services.

Well said about the spouse/family support system.

@Ryan Maguire water in basements in the Midwest is almost a given unless you take steps to control it...what you are describing is a freak event...the sewer system was overwhelmed...getting 5in rain in this part of the country usually only happens from hurricanes from the Gulf...Sounds like you got it sorted...could have been worse

Of course, we obliged and though we didn't have any formal system of accountability, I think that the time he spent with all of us helped establish a new standard for what was normal.

This will be my first buy & hold so looking to get some systems set in place!

The seller negotiated to have a RO system put in however we disagreed and wanted the lead pipe completely removed or the selling price be brought down accordingly.