I’m closing on my first rental soon and could really use some tips & advice.It’s a single family in a B+/A neighborhood in Central NY, about 4 hours from me in NJ.1.

This is a great community for networking and getting helpful tips.

Any tips on connecting with potential JV partners? 

I'd love to hear your advice on the pros, cons, and any tips for a beginner.Thank you Sam, this thread on student housing may be helpful: Nearing 1,000 College Tenants - Here's What I've Learned

One tip: follow up quickly with unmatched leads on Furnished Finder, since many travelers don’t keep searching once they’ve booked.

I am also very open to doing renovations and house-flips in the future.I would love some tips/advice on how you all started your journey, and what I should expect! 

For anyone experienced with real estate notes—what’s your approach for due diligence before you buy?
I’m comparing strategies and would like to hear how others verify performance and risk.

Any tips on tracking hours and proving material participation?

If anyone has tips on this, valuation calculators, subcontractor findings, etc. please interact below! 

The only course I've purchased to date cost less than $400 and one of the insurance tips got my mentor/investment partner out of a potentially sticky situation.