My father in law had purchased one of those for about $40,000 before he died.

If you're comparing all markets to just one, especially Orlando right now, it's no wonder you don't think STR are a good idea.

I just finished reading Dirt Rich and it's peaked my interest in the possibilities of land investment. 

For me all partnerships have to have three things for me to want to even consider them:1: I have to legitimately like the person I partnered with. 

Hello, I'm a real estate agent, just hit my one year mark a few weeks back.

Call it a partial or hypothecating or both but that’s another concern.Lastly does each person involved in the trade understand all these surrounding facts?

Hey everyone,I’ve been analyzing properties in the Chicago area and see several that seem like they would cash flow decently in the Blue Island neighborhood. 

I intend to relocate to the Rapid City, SD region in April/May for work, and I plan to acquire a primary residence that could eventually be transformed into an investment property.

After getting the price down to $290k i decided to leave it one unit as was still able to cash flow with less capital needed How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I haven't bought a 2-4 unit with the VA loan yet (been living in expensive markets lately) but I will as soon as I exit the military in the next couple of years!