And I suppose the likelihood of us getting more STRs in the area is directly tied to how good/bad our experience with this one is!  

Hiring a property management company with experience in the markets you're considering can be a game-changer.Have you identified which markets you want to invest in?

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

I typically don't comment on other's businesses unless I know from personal experience.

Hi all! Happy InvestingWondering if anyone has worked with Total Quality Lending? Talking with one of their reps today, but wanted to also crowd source some info here : ) Thanks!

Really about growing a strong portfolio of solid deals.Now that being said, if you are a high income earner, well qualified, and can't find reasonably good deals: (i) you can connect with a well connected real estate agent for off-market deals; (ii) you might do a very narrow cost-effective cold call or letter writing.

experience: I’m on my 3rd flipage: early 40sday job: brand and web design/development retirement savings: noneI want to learn about buy and hold to secure having SOMETHING for retirement!

We do this for brand new investors with no experience.

I'm looking to connect and network with other investors, contractors etc who have experience in this market. 

@Wiley Hood DIY cost segregation tools like KBKG can be cost-effective for simple properties, but they lack the precision and audit defense of professional studies.