I could go on, but you get the idea - make a priority list and spend money on that.

Eventually there's going to be a site that's good for owners, probably a flat fee model, free for users and the savings will destroy VRBO and Airbnb.

I think his room is noI have no idea what his other unit is getting on the third floor, I've never seen it.

These are just a few ways to begin making contacts and learning about the strategies available to you.Once you decide on a strategy, I'd recommend connecting with an investor-friendly lender who will give you an idea of how much you qualify to borrow for your first property.As you progress in this initial research phase, your goals and action plans will become clearer.All the best!

Would like to know if its a good idea to invest in  Tracy.

What a great idea.

If that is the case I will be missing out on significant tax savings.

I like the idea of the it, I love the yield and asset-backed nature but **** this is the hardest thing I've done in some time. 

And to be quite honest, I have no idea what happened there.

To make it work, you have to find someone with a problem or situation bad enough that it makes keeping a loan out on a property that he does not own seem like a good idea...or maybe the best bad idea.