Yes there will be some cross over but the vast majority of people will stick to one or the other.

Overall It is hard to go wrong in Lakewood as it is popular with people in my age range (20-30s) with lots of nice restaurants and bars but make sure if you are looking on the South East side towards the Cleveland border you don't overpay, chances are you wont be able to rent for as much as the rest, assuming that's your goal. 

The goal here is to understand from their side of the story all the dots and the T's that you need to cross when it is time to purchase your first property.

Are you looking mostly for a GC, or a cross-section of different trades?

Purchase price: $267,500 Cash invested: $60,000 3329 Pioneer Crossing Drive, Round Rock, TexasDeal closed 6/28/18Cosmetic rehab completed 7/31/18Rented out 10/5/18 (Property manager was WAY too optimistic about rent, had to drop price several times)Cash out refi 10/15/18 - got all but $60k back out What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

@Jim Pfleging — I’m okay with month-to-month leases most months of the year, but I live on the WI/MN border and like to have a lease for the winter months... as I don’t want an open unit in the winter and I also don’t think people generally choose to move in the winter months.

@Aja Leafe-Hall as a newbie I would discourage long distance STR - and I would encourage several exit strategies (including occupying it yourself) - so I would cross #1 off the list for sure. #2 sounds a little shaky too...

Looking at a house that borders Arlington neighborhood by south side park..numbers make sense as long as rent comps are accurate.

My name is Robert I have recently crossed the podcast and ever since been studying more and more about real estate.

The goal here is to understand from their side of the story all the dots and the T's that you need to cross when it is time to purchase your first property.