We have had 2 long term rentals. 1 when we were in our early 20’s and got hurt a little during the 2008 down turn and sold it.

Here are some key reasons why tenant screening is vital:- Risk Mitigation: Effective tenant screening helps mitigate risks such as rental payment defaults, property damage, and legal issues.

I'm particularly interested in learning more about long term and short-term investment opportunities.Outside of real estate, I enjoy hunting, running, and traveling.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

Friend of mine is trying to purchase a home on Long Island, New York.

I'm fascinated with the idea of tiny homes/smaller homes (300-700ish sqft) for short term and possible long term rentals.

But I'll stay in my box.Notes: * - My investing: generational (long-term 20+yr) rental holds, "starter home", 1978+, SI (Stability Index) > 90, CI (Confidence Index) > 90

- Will this strategy impact my long home buying abilities 2-3 years from now when I am looking for my long term residence, and if so how? 

Anyone have advice on general rules of thumb or ways to estimate operating cost for a short term rental new construction? 

@Katie Southard For first tenant after we moved who said no way to get to post office during hours, we gave them our keys with signed addendum to the lease that said if they don’t return all of our mailbox keys at lease end, I’m reimbursed for my deposit from their security deposit, and that they are responsible to obtain new keys from post office, themselves, during lease term if lost.

Always known real estate was my long-term goal and have a good gig where I am at right now (assuming all stays same)...Can you be an MLO part-time?