Local Legislation: Do you keep a close eye on local regulations, especially around zoning and short-term rentals?

Congrats on getting the first rental under your belt. 

@Gregory SchwartzThose are primarily it.If you are older you could do a reverse mortgage on the property.There are also equity share companies - they will take a percentage equity in home and give you cash.

Any recommendation on hot spot location to search for properties for fix and flips??

Do also expect a lot of fluff leads in this methodThe two best strategies I know are inbound methods: direct mail and Google Ads.Direct mail can be costly, but it can also lead to deeply discounted properties.Google Ads, on the other hand, doesn’t require data extraction like calls, direct mail, or texting.

Or pickup dates on Maui.  

Hi all, Baselane is hosting a CEO fireside chat titled 'The Inflation Equation: Impact on Real Estate and How to Navigate it'If you're attending BPCON24 in Cancun, join us on Monday 1:15pm EST.

I am trying to look them up and I don't see any reviews on line and nothing with the BBB. 

They should be using a net rental income analysis which would produce an income figure specific to each property based on your reporting on Sched E.

First off, congrats on the new journey, brother!