They also should really allow us to warn other hosts if guests are terrible beyond a rating system with no detail.

Value-add local dealRiskier with your current capital reserves.You'll need to fund repairs upfront so unless you find something cheap with light cosmetic updates, this could eat up reserves fast.But you’re local, so managing a light rehab is within reach if the deal is strong.TL;DR Recommendation:With your goals and budget, I’d lean toward 1031 into 1–2 updated cash-flowing rentals in stronger markets.

As Curtis was suggesting, I find it funny that people seem to think that if they use a contract, insist in their contract that the parties are defined as they wish, that they will be viewed in that light instead as seen under regulations and law.

.✅ Newark & East Orange – Prices have gone up, but there are still deals, especially on 2-4 units that need some light rehab.

This is a long one, but hopefully I can shed some light here.

Josh has been such a positive light in my life to be around and hold me accountable to my goals and dreams. 

It's been pretty reliable and allows me to control temp and see what outside temp is like.Last app/product I adore, is the Hubspace app that connects to sockets that you can program on/off for the outside lights. 

I bought a foreclosure about 2 years ago that was this way - silverware still there, kids stickers on the wall, butterfly ceiling fan...then the struggle - a bunch of mail in the closet...house not being paid, utility warnings, car payments late, etc. 

But I'm finding many warnings from your collective postings here on BiggerPockets.

Every window had to be scrubbed vigorously, light fixtures, baseboard trim, even plumbing fixtures had residue.