And that’s the foundation of the “Power of 10” framework I now teach clients.

That remark made us realize the power we held in negotiating terms that aligned with our goals.Negotiation isn't just about accepting what's given.

To achieve lifelong financial freedom, you need a passive income that fulfills two requirements:Rents must keep pace with or exceed inflation: Inflation consistently erodes the purchasing power of a fixed amount of money.Persistent: Your rental income must last a long time, ensuring that you do not outlive your income.What are the consequences of buying in a city where rental rates do not outpace inflation?

I am thinking rocket mortgage. this is my first house hack.

I suspect if this happens in any state.. the tax rate for non owner occ will sky rocket 

This is something I always stress and make very clear:
STR investing is not just buying a property and listing it on a platform for rent.
A short-term rental is essentially a hospitality asset.
It’s not a hotel or ...

The wiggle room you get sourcing this way is a super power. 

Partnerships = Rocket ships. 

It's not rocket science. it just takes time,For rentals I like Goodman furnaces. a 50k btu will do a 800 sf house easy.

(Source)If rent growth hasn’t outpaced inflation, your real buying power has declined even though rent increased.For example, suppose your rent is $1,000 per month, inflation averages 5% per year, and rent growth averages 3% per year.