This year, let's prioritize learning and adaptability, recognizing that continuous growth is key to staying ahead in an ever-evolving world.Networking and collaboration will be crucial as we navigate the changing landscapes of industries.

You won't be able to deliver solid returns unless you are just really, really lucky. 

When choosing a location for your first rental, it’s great that you’re considering factors like crime rate, population growth, employment rate, and price-to-rent ratio—those are all key metrics.

The overall LTV (including all 3 mortgages) will be key and your selling point will need to be that the 2nd mortgage ($8k) will burn off in 2.5 years (based on your surprise that it was even out there, I'd recommend that you follow up in 2.5 years and ensure that it's been satisified, so that it doesn't surprise you again in the future).Does the $8k grant vest over the 5 years? 

—will be key to success!!

In my area (near the beach) its mostly families and they want cabanas, baby items, chairs, coolers etc that we do not provide but I have a local vendor that delivers and picks up these items and charges a few dollars per day for each item, and give me a 20% referral. 

The other half is mostly turn key, light move in ready, section 8 work that is financed from the start.  

I can say from having taught classes on these loans that your contractor will be the biggest key to your success.

Partnering with an experienced local agent will be key—they can guide you through the market and help identify the best opportunities.

That's the key component that is usually missing when I hear other entrepreneurs/investors say they don't like QBO.Something else to keep in mind is your entity structure and how your entities file tax returns.