You will quickly learn that real estate investing is simple.

My simple math suggests that you probably have to shell out $600k in cash (25% down + furnishing, travel, and make ready costs) for the privilege of losing $1,000-$5,000 per month.

You are literally targeting people who do NOT want to sell their house.REMEMBER THIS:Motivation is an emotional RESPONSE to A Circumstance.

If you want to house hack in Northern NJ its simple, I am the go to realtor. 

I have literally never paid attention to the countertops in any STR I have stayed in, if that means anything!

It’s simple for them to do this.

That literally would have taken about 15 minutes and no ugly hole in the wall.2.

It’s relatively simple and, while it does cost money, it’s one of the more cost-effective options.

I’ve received a number of responses from investors essentially stating that they use a simple buy/rent/hold approach in small residential properties, and have accumulated net worths in the 1 - 3 million $ range starting with just one mortgaged SFR. 

And they are literally out that $50k compare to if they bought the house next to you (with $62k down) and made it an Airbnb.