Tax deed investing can be a really powerful way to build wealth if you take the time to learn the process.

Real estate is not very good at cash flow (it's super power is equity).

Strategies like this can be powerful when executed correctly, but it’s always worth getting professional advice to make sure you’ve got everything documented and structured to stand up to an audit.

Once they see you’re documenting dates, photos, and sending formal notices, it almost always flips the power dynamic—they realize you’re serious, and most tenants get it together before you even have to think about eviction.If it were me, here’s what I’d do now:Start fresh from today.

My AirDNA rep just emailed me it is a known issue and is being worked on and it should be fixed soon.I do not know the exact issue but it had nothing to do with the 15.5% or other general shortfalls with AirDNA.It was not pulling comps readily available in a well established STR neighborhood and going beyond, and grabbing irrelevant comps.AirDNA is a crapshoot if you are using the free version, but the paid version is a powerful took (when working). 

For stand-alone houses with yards, I tend to either offer landscaping and grass cutting services as part of the rent, or I install solar powered cameras (connected to the resident's Wifi) that allows remote monitoring of the exterior - if they are handling their own lawncare.

This is just bad banking practice and FTC should be aware of digital platforms like Baselane in many ways abusing their powers and washing their hands off. 

Using the VA loan to house-hack a duplex is one of the most powerful ways to start building wealth while serving.The Case for Columbus, GA: The Strategic Home BaseFor an active-duty service member, Columbus, GA is very likely your strongest starting point.

Inflation erodes away at the value of cash and your spending power. 

Incredibly powerful but just know that money is earmarked for their retirement.