Many times they will claim it's wonderful and then try to hide their worst deals by only showing completed deals.

Sorry to hear about your recent layoff, but welcome to the wonderful world of real estate where the possibilities are near-endless! 

Use other people's money always. 

Welcome to BP Marshall,These forums are a great place to learn and meet people, whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned investor.

I've only used Furnished Finders to vet guests on that platform, and wondered what suggestions anyone has about MTR guests through VRBO.

Occasionally, I'm asked about two or more people pooling their resources to buy properties.

People told me I could hire someone to help setup QB for my rentals but this would have cost a couple grand.

The best way, in my opinion, to get into real estate is through a house hack as I'm sure you've heard a lot of people say.

Too many people sign up for a coach thinking it will make their growth easy.

Yes, you can sell it.Sometimes Peoria will grandfather a duplex and refer to it as a "legal nonconforming" single family zoned property with duplex as permitted use.If this is the case the new owner will be able to legally and officially use it as a duplex.I have also heard of people finding an architect to declare that the house was originally built as a duplex, which would help you get it rezoned as multi-family and duplex as permitted use.PM me for more info.