I would love to own some mid-long term rentals in the near future, but am not quite ready for the time commitment to that yet. 

Water bodies, existing or you can build8.  

Smartlocks are expensive, I hate to have to switch them out each time a tenant leaves because they have an existing key.

Not every lender has them but they do exist.

I joined the platform because I'm really interested in hearing firsthand about the tangible needs of property owners in the real estate world.I’d love to ask: what tools or resources do you wish existed (or worked better than they currently do) to help keep recurring home costs low—whether that’s property taxes, insurance, utilities, or something else?

add attic (was partially existed) Lessons learned?

🎉 Building a reliable network of real estate attorneys is one of the smartest early moves you can make.A few strategies that have worked well for me and others in the industry:Start local: Attend County or regional real estate investor meetups, title company events, and REBAR-style networking sessions — attorneys who specialize in real estate often sponsor or attend these.Leverage your existing deals: Ask your closing/title partners which attorneys they see handle smooth, on-time transactions — those are often the most “brokerage-friendly” firms.Collaborate through education: Hosting a short legal Q&A or workshop for your agents or clients is a great way to test chemistry and see how an attorney communicates under real conditions.Join professional groups: In New Jersey, look into the NJ Realtors® Legal Resource Network and local landlord/real estate investment associations (e.g., South Jersey REIA, Garden State REIA).

Has anyone here refinanced existing rentals using DSCR to unlock equity and grow faster?

Our clients making mid-six figures via W2 get the most significant benefits by launching an STR by the end of the year and offsetting taxes.The most common hurdle is the material participation test, often achieved by committing over 100 hours of direct management and tracking that time to ensure it is more than the hours spent by any other individual, including cleaners and property managers.

Thanks Michael, my intention is to repurpose the existing building.