My question is - are people that are doing this packing up their entire houses and leaving only the bare items appropriate for an Airbnb?

The particular areas I was in did not hold value in price or rent and the properties faced constant repair issues.  

I think it’ll definitely help to have as another networking avenue, in addition to the face-to-face networking.The BP community has also been a tremendous help, thus far.

When I first started I was doing a lot more but I know many agents doing 15-20 hours per week chasing after everything and barely scraping by. 

Also ppl ignore mail and are suspicious of random calls especially if you (beginner) have no deal history, website, testimonials, credentials - it could be advantageous to show your face at someones door and a be personable human being not a salesmen when asking them to undervalue their property (never discuss price at first meeting) i.e smile, heres my card, I live next town over, nice dog, my mother’s name is also mary, etc. also why skip trace when you can just ask owner for their # for follow up. 

Most of the payment goes to interest and very little to principal so I've barely paid it down in 6 months.

Remember, they can always refer themselves😊Now, make it a goal to call at least 5-10 of these people EVERY day and ask a MAX OF THREE off the list below of who they know that:Just inherited a homeHad a loved one pass awayIs behind on their mortgage or tax paymentsHas a relative that can’t take care of their house anymoreHas a house they’re having trouble sellingIs facing bankruptcyKnows a probate attorneyKnows a bankruptcy attorneyetcWhy only three off the list per contact?

That puts the CoC return at a very anemic 3-5%.Should I just ignore the fact the deal will barely cash flow and take the overall handsome return due to forced equity?  

However, there will be several people and properties that are over-leveraged and will face the unfortunate ordeal of foreclosure and/or short-sales.

It’s a small price to pay to put a smile on the tenants and kids face.