Of course, I also keep my eyes on the last five years to get a more recent perspective.After finding the ideal market, time to zoom in and find the sweet spots within it.

In the last few years I have replaced 4 furnaces.  

With the right people and systems in place, you can turn past lessons into steady, long-term wins.

However the burn rate is considerably high, really needs to be considered well when underwriting and keep a close eye on during the value add stage.  

That kind of on-the-ground insight is something a lot of investors would love to have.Day 1 is the best time to start building your network here, there’s a ton to learn, but having a long-term, appreciation-focused mindset will keep you from rushing into the wrong deal.

We want to keep our home as a rental but we are not sure if we should do a long term rental or go the short term airbnb route.

If you'd like another pair of eyes, let me know. 

Seeking insight from anyone who has converted their home(s) into an LLC for short- or long-term rentals versus simply extending an umbrella insurance policy.

I am also a single gal in my fifties who after divorce just bought a colonial for my own residence last year.

You can always check with local real estate investor meetups and you’ll get more reliable referrals than just Googling.Inspections here can be eye-opening, especially with older westside properties, so definitely hire someone thorough who knows the area’s common issues like older plumbing, foundations, and outdated electrical.