Two starter homes in a modest suburb may cash flow better than a higher-priced one and it is easier to offset the cost of a vacant rental with the rent that the other property is generating. 

At least you’re taking action and not just reading tons of books and consuming podcasts.

Its slow and super time consuming, but I have had more success talking to actual leads and locking up contracts. 

And the death-song has been the moment any accountability crops up for such a consumerism, the laser focus of protecting the consumer economy means blame Blame BLAME someone, something ANYTHING else for the falter because we "need" the consumerism...... 

And have just as many repaired, usually in May and June.You are getting quotes from consumer grade AC contractors. $500 is outrageous and no AC service call should take longer than an hour anyway.

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After the initial set up, I go to my STR before the busy season to take inventory of linens and consumables like soap etc, replace or repair linens or small items, touch up paint, and get my eyes on the property to make sure everything is in good repair. 

And like some body-snacher flick this parasite has taken over the "wholesaler" space all but totally, zombified creature feeding on your capital vs brains although they do consume a considerable amount of ones patience as well. 

This extra payment deal is for consumer/homeowner that will spend all the money he has available on cigarettes, beer, etc. so he “fools” himself into “painlessly” saving money by building extra equity in his one big “investment”.A professional investor should NOT need to “fool” themselves into “forced” savings.  

What are some cities and neighborhoods we should consider for both good appreciation and modest to high cash flow?