Single family section 8 rentals is a zero barrier of entry asset class. 

After that, I turned it into a rental and had it rented for 3 years before selling it.

I'm curious what everyone is doing.  For those of you that are running a hybrid STR/MTR model, do you have TWO separate listings on Airbnb, one that is STR and another MTR or are you using tools to manage your calenda...

Hey folks, any suggestions on the best way to get rental comps for an area?  

Over the past 14 years, we've built a portfolio of rental properties in both Maryland and Virginia.

We have rental properties in various LLC's and until recently were under the impression that the deductions we could claim against my W2 income was limited to her percentage interest in the LLC's (i.e. since we are 50/50 members in the LLC that only 50% (her share) of passive losses can be deducted against my ordinary income.  

(e) While a person may examine and consider a criminal background check, credit history, or rental history in reviewing an application for rental housing, the person shall review and consider additional history in reviewing an application for rental housing, the person shall review and consider additional information provided by the rental applicant, including, but not limited to, personal references, recency and status of any evictions, and any actions taken by the rental applicant to resolve past evictions, credit challenges, or alleged damages, the recency and severity of any convictions, the violent or sexual nature of any prior convictions, the facts or circumstances surrounding criminal conduct, the age of the applicant at the time of the conduct, the age or vulnerability of the victim of the conduct, evidence that the applicant has maintained a good tenant history in the intervening time, and evidence of rehabilitation efforts, consistent with state and federal law, including, but not limited to, fair housing laws.

Anyone have any insights or dealings with Travis Abbott and “Rentals 2 Retirement”?

I used that money to buy two other rentals. 

With low prices, high demand for rental properties, strong potential for appreciation, tax incentives, and renovation opportunities, investors should consider Detroit to diversify their real estate portfolio.