Hey all,I have been listening to Bigger Pockets content for maybe 4 years and finally have removed myself from some side hustles, have the capital, and grew the...brains to start real estate investing.QUICK BIO:I am based in New Jersey, I work as a marketing/efficiency consultant, and have 2 avenues of real estate investing:Short-Term Rentals: I have 3 short-term rentals using my parents apts in NJ ( 1 of them just launched in Nov) for the past 2yrs near NYC (1 of them just launched in mid-Nov).

Long term goals in mind that I need a track record and capital for! 

Austin and it’s surrounding is on the top three list for highest decline and short term rental revenue.

Then you could get a rug with a simple trellis pattern in one of those colors.  

I own a single-family home right outside the USMC Camp Pendleton base, and I’m looking to explore the mid-term rental niche.

The reason so many people struggle with wholesaling is simple: they don’t understand lead generation.Take a moment to think about your approach.

Run the numbers you may do better long term or renting as a whole unit.

Tools like QuickBooks or even a simple spreadsheet can help you mentain compliance and prepare for audits.Reinvest WiselyScaling a short-term rental business often requires reinvestment in marketing, property upgrades, or even hiring help.

Highlight the “family-friendly” perks, like extra beds, pet policies, and flexible terms.

Since I work pretty hard at my day job and don’t have much renovation experience, I wanted something simple—a rental I could put a tenant in and at least break even.