If you are a new investor, print this and read it once a day.

They're like bank & credit union loans... but with (i) more leverage, (ii) more interest only, (iii) [typically] lower rates, (iv) non-recourse structure, and (v) no deposit requirements / no requirement to start "a relationship". 

If you don't fall within that category you either get caught up dealing with the BS minutia of the business or are reliant on outside PM's that eat away any margin because there is significantly more time that goes into operating Section 8 rentals and don't let the "guaranteed rent" make you think otherwise.  

I’ve learned a lot from Bigger Pockets, first time posting:I’d love to get some feedback on where to go from my current position.Background: we own two houses on a single lot in a residential neighborhood.  

Not sure if you have a direct question, but reading the questions between the lines on when a property is actually considered to be in service.Facts and circumstances.Generally for a rental property it is "in service" when it is "ready and available for rent" - meaning you are marketing it for rent, and a tenant could utilize a property that day.

Having  more flexible cancellation policies, having good reviews, offering discounts, updating listings periodically, not cancelling on people, etc

@Edgar Perez it doesn’t affect FSBO; just can’t state commission amount offered to buyer’s agent in MLS any more.

You can certainly raise your room rates $30 to be more honest in your pricing.

Hi Brittany, I’m an investor myself and also helping a lot of other investors here in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

It would depend on your financial situation but most of the time you should have it paid through the LLC as you should be able to get more tax benefits and legal protection.