@Mark Cotteri think investing OOS is only a good option if you're going to spend actual time and effort in your chosen market. 

With no disrespect intended to BP, most of the folks I run into who use the various calculators provided here have NO real understanding of how to analyze an actual deal.Much in the way one can't become a Jedi without building a lightsaber, you won't become a confident and complete real estate investor until you can build your own analysis spreadsheet.

I agree with you that an actually regulated REIT is a much safer choice for someone with no experience.

Unfortunately, most dates coincide with Airbnb guests' stays at my property, so I don't have much experience in that area yet, but I look forward to finding out.One con about Furnished Finder so far is the messaging system, but most people prefer to reach out via phone.

Now if you absolutely want to do it yourself, (may get hate for it) I have actually found Zillow rental manager to be a pretty decent way to solo manage your properties and collect rent.

The individual is deeply entrenched in his beliefs and has stated his unwillingness to vacate the property.Legal eviction proceedings are underway, and we have a scheduled date in the near future.

Here's why.People are drawn to our area due to the absence of natural disasters, low property taxes, home prices close to the national median, and a thriving tech and research hub, coupled with the life sciences sector.Considering the ongoing influx of people and the likely rate adjustments announced by the Fed for later in this year, we anticipate prices actually  rising as buyers enter the market.

(has anyone actually read all the documentation for these loans to see if something addresses this?)

I’m working to refine this process as I’ve just gotten professional photography done of all my buildings and I’m working to get a website and a link to an online application that I think will increase the number of actual applications I receive.

Virtually all basements are going to have water concerns, whether from high water table, moisture attempting to move from soil to concrete/concrete block to air, actual infiltration from walls, etc.