I'm Melissa Pearson from Des Moines, Washington, I've been daydreaming about real estate investing for as long as I can remember.

We believe that the collective knowledge and insights from this community can be invaluable in helping us navigate the complexities and opportunities in this field.We are particularly interested in:Understanding the key challenges and best practices in new construction projectsLearning about effective project management strategiesInsights on securing financing and managing budgetsTips on choosing the right locations and marketsExperiences with regulatory and zoning issuesNetworking with potential collaborators, contractors, and service providersIf you have experience in new construction or are currently involved in such projects, we would love to hear from you.

Eventually cash neutral Is achieved but how long will it take and is there any of that sweat equity still present?

Seeking stable, long-term housing can lead to longer tenancies and lower turnover costs, which is what many Section 8 renters are after.There are, however, disadvantages to take into account.

I have only charged for the locks being changed on the property when the previous tenant moved out because she said it took too long to get the repairs done even though I told her what your plumber said about the floor being warped and I believe he was correct because it just seemed to me like foundation issues in certain spots that couldn't be helped and I did also charge for the steps being replaced  with 2 boards which probably measured about 6 ft in.lenghth $450.00 to be replaced  and painted because that was another tenant complaint and you told me to go ahead and fix it....I told you said that when we looked at the house when the tenants moved out he also didn't see any work that needed to be done to it...the only thing i saw was the rat droppings and the garage door issue that didn't work and the limbs down in the front and back yard which i requested to be removed.

I'm looking to do a house hack and open to doing STR, mid-term or long-term rentals.

What are some of the exit strategies to transition to long term loan? 

Newbie here looking to get into the long-term rental game.

Any other local industries with short term employment?

If your cash flow can't cover property expenses and/or you have difficulty keeping a tenant there for long, are you comfortable taking on the monthly payments with the car loan?