The homes in our area are much older than average, so doing due diligence is critical, but we've had the honor of helping a long list of clients from their first investment acquisition, to achieving millionaire status through real estate investing in Northern MN and Northwestern WI. 

Investors with workout expertise will find value in these opportunities, but timelines will be longer, and pricing discipline will be critical.3.

Overpricing out of the gate.The first 14 days a property is listed are the most critical!

Using a Property Management app is critical to remote management.  

Good tenants are the key and being proactive on replacing tenants is critical. 

Instead, the thread left the impression that we let your property sit vacant since July with zero communication and random bills, which isn’t accurate, and it invited unwarranted criticism and speculation based on a very incomplete picture.  

Help Us Stop the $12,000 STR TaxShow Up January 28Dear SDSTRA Members,This is an important moment for San Diego’s short-term rental community and your presence matters.On Wednesday, January 28, the San Diego City Council Rules Committee will consider whether to advance a punitive new tax on short-term rentals, up to $12,000 per home, designed to punish responsible hosts and operators and push them out of the market.That same morning, SDSTRA is hosting an 8:00 AM rally to ensure our community is visible, informed, and respectfully represented at this critical decision point.What’s happeningSDSTRA Member Rally8:00 AM, Wednesday, January 28City Council Rules Committee Meeting9:00 AMCity Administration Building (City Council / Rules Committee)202 C St., San Diego, CA 92101

There are probably a bunch of details left out of your post, so I'll throw in a few comments and suggestions.You broke some critical rules for being a good landlord: No lease, no deposit.

Networking is also critical to finding deals before they hit the market, which gives you a competitive edge.

That first meeting is critical for due diligence.