While the potential rental income of 4K is noteworthy, it's essential to consider various factors.The local real estate market conditions, property management costs, and potential maintenance expenses should be factored in.Additionally, evaluating investment alternatives like the stock market is prudent.Renting out a property can offer long-term benefits, but careful financial analysis is crucial to determine if it aligns with your overall investment strategy and goals.

Hey all, have been lurking on the forums for a while and reading about all of your RE journeys.

It is pure data and that is why it WILL work for anyone willing to learn how to read, use and interpret that data and apply!

Hey @Alba Cheung, first thing I would do, after making sure a STR makes sense where your home are located, is read this forum.

I don't care if peddlers peddle appreciation/tax benefits/blah blah.If inflation is at 8% yoy, then appreciation of 3-4% in real estate yoy on average reduces your wealth.Thank you for this post.

But keep reading here and gradually it will become more clear. 

In Virginia you can include these in your selection criteria but you do run risks if the database is wrong or you get the wrong person in your background check.Think carefully before establishing your selection criteria because you MUST stick to it.

You spend a lot of time reading material and doing research, hopefully in a year or two you buy a property.Coaches fall into two groups, both of which have entry fees.

It's going to be difficult to "read" each applicant. 

I'm sorry to read this.