I have done this, and I find that these posts contain many statements that are libelous per se and in my opinion give cause for a lawsuit against both all these persons.

Not high crime, per se, but definitely the neighborhoods that feed into "fine" schools. 

I agree with @Michael Plaks on the over-recommendation of S Corps, especially for someone making $100k+ at a W2 job for which the SE tax savings would be limited since they already max out social security tax.

Not per se.

@Patrick Lismon While I don't know the Memphis market per se, I do work with many developers/investors that focus on the workforce/Section 8 housing space.

I guess the only thing giving me hesitation is that it looks like housing prices are at all time highs even after adjusting for inflation:https://fred.stlouisfed.org/se...Housing affordability is worse today than it was at the bubble peak in 2006 if you believe Case Shiller data. 

Hi there, I just saw this Vail/SE Tucson area thread meet up and will try to join you all in the next meeting.

I believe that their aren't prime markets per se but markets where STRs do better than others. 

There are assuredly more cost-efficient times to start your portfolio, but there's no right time per se. 

I am not a broker per se I do make new orginations every week though.. and I have sold many many properties over the year with seller finance that I owned.