For example, we replace every year a few driveways starting with the worst, because the majority of them is 60+ years old and like everything else they don't last forever.

Considering the ever-evolving landscape of Short-Term Rental (STR) regulations, What are the best 5 states in your opinion to build a STR portfolio starting today? 

I decided at the start of 2023 to begin my REI journey.

The project got off to a slow start with the building department.

Per the subject started, I'm now just doing the same as most.....Using my primary platform for ad syndication and Zillow as a separate advertising platform due to their market reach. 

Hey guys,Wife and I are looking to get started in long term rentals to hold long term.

I love that you rented two of your bedrooms as mid term and short term rentals and made enough to pay for the mortgage and now you are going to use the rental income to show you can qualify for another property.This is an excellent strategy and one more people should consider doing in this inflationary environment to offset the biggest cost in their budget--housing.As you rightly point out, you can use this strategy with every house you buy accumulating a portfolio of houses that you originally started out living in as a primary residence every two years.Well done and more people should consider doing the same, or rent their garage, or shed, or a boat, or an extra car.Love it!

For example, some cities have started capping the number of short-term rentals allowed, while certain HOAs impose fees that can significantly cut into your margins.For out-of-state investments, having a trustworthy property management team that understands local laws and has good relationships with HOAs can make all the difference.

At the foreclosure sale the investor showed up and at the start of the auction began shouting that this was an illegal property repossession and anyone bidding for the property would be sent to jail!  

I tell people to Start small and Make Your Big Mistakes Early.