Real estate is a very capital intensive industry and if you do not have the money the odds of success are very low - it is no different than starting any other business - how many people do you know are successful when they start with zero?

I don't know your specific market all that well but have you done some analysis on your ADR during the high season X your high season occupancy rate and determined whether taking lower priced slow season bookings vs letting your property stay vacant during the winter averages out in your favor?

I have been using Quickbooks online for years and love that it's the industry standard and robust software.

If you have any questions or are looking to just connect with others in the industry, don't hesitate to post! 

I’m eager to learn and connect with others in the industry.

But you have to be very creative and understand that if you're seeing deals from industry professionals (rather than sourcing them yourself), there's probably not enough meat left on the bone for a good opportunity to create value.Good luck!

I'm looking into purchasing a rental property in the Belmont area of Dayton, OH and wanted to get any insight for this market as it seems concerning that the average rent is higher compared to the actual costs of houses in the area.

I'm a struggling startup owner that has accumulated 300k in credit card debt at an average APR of 21%. 

@Constance Kang well you discovered how many of the most expensive REI instructors work in this industry.

Quote from @Dylan Harris: Hello All,First post on here, I am just getting started in the RE industry - specifically foreclosures.