You do not need to pay a lot of money for the information that he provides.If you go to his seminars it is mostly just upselling to get you to buy into another program that will provide you with the information missing from the current program.

My tenant did not provide a forwarding address when they moved out.

Or determine where and how you want to get involved, raise some capital by selling or using your current properties as assets and get involved that way with or without partners depending on your budget and goals.

All buildings close to the beach requires piling on the first floor then you can either add 2nd or 3rd floor depending on your business plan.You can reachout to real estate agents that are predominant in the area to provide you with short rentals income report.Let me know if you need any help or info about building ground up.

Jeffrey - A few suggestions: 1) The loan amount would be whatever LTV you lender can provide with the cash out loan.

Now, this is all dependent on your strategy (and money to implement it) but if I target off market properties in a state of disrepair then my down payment could be 0%...or I could target on market properties and use traditional financing and need 20% down.  

Development is not rocket science; you can achieve success by accessing the right resources and connecting with people who can provide the knowledge and tools you need to get there.

On the other hand, rental income properties can provide steady, long-term income streams with room for appreciation.In your shoes, I'd start by evaluating my goals as an investor.

Paint color depends on style of house. 

It’s great for getting an idea of what similar properties are going for in your area.Zillow Rental Manager: Not only can you list and manage your rental property here, but it also offers rental price estimates based on local market data.AirDNA: While primarily focused on short-term rentals, AirDNA offers data that can help you set prices for medium-term rentals by providing insights into occupancy rates and revenue projections.PriceLabs: This dynamic pricing tool adjusts rental rates based on demand, seasonality, and local events.