The inflation data will be out on Friday for the month of November. 

I like having separate accounts for my different businesses to keep the accounting simpler and to ensure that I'm not commingling funds.

Hi @Eric Stugart, as far as where to find data on demographic trends, FRED has a lot of good data if you don't mind the bad UX/UI.  

In my opinion you should invest for cashflow first to ensure that you can service the debt and properly operate the property even through “tough times”.

In my experience, a HML who is willing to make loans to entities will want to ensure that the party who executes their loan documents has the authority to legally bind the LLC to a contract.

I've read multiple blogs / websites / youtube videos on how to determine which state is primed for investing and the general consensus is to look for:Population GrowthJob GrowthJob Diversity (More than one major employer)Average Rent PriceAverage Home PriceCrime RateCost of livingMy question is, where do you guys pull these data points from?

. * Lean more on actual rental data from investors/agents vs airdna & other software's.* Make sure the market's you invest in are STR friendly.

No hype, the data is driven by the job market and lack of housing supply.

To reduce your water costs, do a “water walk through” and ensure each and every faucet and toilet does NOT drip or run.

I'm planning on using a property manager company to manage the rental but not sure if the property manager can assist by letting the contractor worker into the duplex and ensuring it is locked up afterward?