I am going to take a trip in early Oct. to explore all 3 areas with investing in mind but I would love some input from people who either live in any of these areas or that have current properties there. 

Hi all,My wife and I are planning a road trip through the Southeast US where we drive through towns and neighborhoods looking for the best places to buy property.

Hi all,My wife and I are planning a road trip through the Southeast US where we drive through towns and neighborhoods looking for the best places to buy property.

Moreover, the Discover Miles program is more open to different kinds of mileage and hospitality charges -- you get to deal over the phone with someone if you want when renting AirBnb or buying bus or train or island-hopping ferry tickets, anything other than the standard air travel charge from an airline or website, or hospitality charge from a big chain.So after the first year, we ended up with 3% back on all our purchases, and with our operation, that was more than enough to pay for our next vacation.

If a kid trips and breaks his or her arm, am I going to be blamed for a half inch raised lip in the cement?

It sounds like more of a handshake agreement and that could really trip you up later if you try to sell it or even refinance it.

Talk to your tax professional about the nature of the trip and make sure they have an understanding of your current portfolio so they can advise you correctly.If you're traveling extensively to look at investment property, talk to your tax professional before you go so they can help you structure your trip(s) to be the most tax advantageous they can be.

Just returned from a trip to Lake of the Ozarks and met with a realtor to list a condo for sale.

People find new jobs, fall in love and move across the country, get hit by a bus all the time. 

The numbers for STR look nice, and would allow us to make trips during gaps in the occupancy.