If you want to start a big business, start building a big business.

I'm a new host who started hosting about two months ago, and I recently listed my property on both Airbnb and VRBO, approximately a month ago.

The basement in total is 650 square feet.

@Mindy Jensen200 lbs each beam or total load is 200 lbs?

Really the ones i like are value add that are old and need total renovation

I started investing in real estate in 2009.

This sounds great, I just started investing in the US (and a few challenges have already popped up), so would love to meet and hear from you @Marco Santarelli and @Cal Ewing and others who are already active in that market.

Hello everyone, With deciding to start in real estate, my main goal is to create enough equity in the properties I obtain to build a house and buy land  (10-12) years down the line.Though the market always changes, I figured with investing into highly appreciating markets now, the properties I buy will accumulate the equity needed to be able to sell in the future which in turn will lead to the income needed to build and buy land. 

I started out on Stessa when it was free.

I definitely recommend checking some of the real estate meetups in the area (there are plenty to choose from) to start getting connected with people in similar spots and to find resources to help.Happy to answer any questions you might have.