We plan to use the home for short-term rentals—so safety is important.  

I do plan on buy and hold for some time, but you're right, at some point I'm going to sell it.

I'm sorry but Any professional who thinks they should earn $300 - $400+/hour da%^n well better provide that level of service. 

As it relates to a mortgage being sold, yes in some states you need a license to buy and sell mortgages as well.

Stick or block, 2/1’s, 600-650sq ft, and very well done. $110k for stick. $130k block. 

Hi folks, with Silicon Valley's push to try and automate traditional MFH property management, I'm curious if there's any providers you've heard of or tried that are also attacking the HOA/COA space as well? 

Tons of great resources to help you plan out your strategy.

You should always vet your agent to ensure they are experienced and working hard, full-time, in the market.It's nice if you can find an agent that specializes in real estate investing, but any solid agent should work well for you. 

Hi community,I'm developing marketing (primarily to immerse myself in planning and get me thinking about things) and would like to hear about your experience with this house hacking.For my marketing plan overview:Marketing Goals:1.

Regardless of where you are at in your investing life there is more to learn.BiggerPockets has helped me see broader issues in RE across the country as well as  different investment approaches.Another thing is reading the stories of success and failure.