A clean break often protects the owner’s reputation and encourages cooperation.Lease structure mattersSome leases spell out an early termination fee (like 1–2 months’ rent) while others leave it open-ended.

The location you choose should have a solid tenant base, reputable realtors, experienced property managers, and reliable contractors.

Using a reputable broker can make selling easier if you ever want liquidity.Challenges: Late payments, understanding local foreclosure laws, and staying on top of servicing can be tricky.

The ambulance lights are on, the peddle is to the floor and you better have a reputable surgeon (ie: Experienced STR BROKER and team) that you're confident in to support your prospecting, negotiating and post closing. - Thirdly: Mortgage rates are declining.

(Likely more niche, but I'm also open to partnering with reputable CCBHCs or other mental health agencies to rent a unit specifically with barriers to housing).2.

One challenge was finding creative ways to get my client more responsive and aware of the consequences of missed processes.

For example, we have not yet gone through an eviction or experienced the consequences of an unscrupulous vendor (although admittedly our PM and contractor aren't my favorite vendors ever); would y'all typically advise that we wait around for some of these experiences to rack up first before swimming in deeper water?

That is not to say that there aren't options for trusts that do provide asset protection, but these are typically irrevocable trusts that come with a variety of often unwelcome consequences including loss of flexibility and control, tax implications, etc.

Most investors rely on local co-hosts or professional management companies, but in some cases, that alone doesn’t satisfy the city’s residency requirement.If you’re not planning to manage the property yourself, the safest approach is to work with a reputable local management group and verify the city rules first.

However lack of communications from your GC / builder I agree frustrating and can be a killer to the GC's reputation..