Essentially, people could donate money and get tax deductions and then that money could be pooled to buy property, fix it, rent it and pay a manager.I’m assuming it would be similar to a self invested Ira.

Also depends a lot on local authorities whether people will dismiss your concerns or not.  

I'm not exactly sure which bank they use because Stessa does not name it on their website but people here on biggerpockets seem to be happy with it.

I have had so many people asking me for help re financing in Mexico that I'm studying whether there's a way I can get involved in that business to be able to help them.Finally, something to bear in mind that the best deals in Mexico can be more profitable if you pay cash than a deal with a mortgage in the US.

This seems like something useful to enough people that it would merit the TINY revision of their process that it would take. 

It's a disappointing tactic that takes advantage of people's trust and eagerness to learn.So, how can you avoid falling into the trap of paying for information that's readily available for free?

Not sure the best area to start in coastal Carolina but I definitely think that house hacking is the best way for 90% plus of people to get their foot in the door for real estate investing

I am having trouble finding a reliable, efficient, easy to get a hold of, and good handyman work.Usually, people located in Virginia Beach do not want to make the trek out to downtown Suffolk.

No idea what kind of single/shared room demand you would get near UTA.Here is a map for other people for Arlington's STR zone.https://www.arlingtontx.gov/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?

I would definitely, 100%, get a good level of liability insurance if you're going to have it as a rental, and even more if it will be a STR, where people will be on vacation and probably partying.