Always verify the collateral value, check the title, understand the borrower’s story, and map out at least two exit strategies before wiring a dime.

Quote from @Jason Monaco: Guys I don't think were ever getting a dime back.

Once those units are rented, you’re basically living close to free and building equity on someone else’s dime.

I’d hold firm on demanding those receipts before paying a dime more.

I'd stress to the seller that you're a serious buyer and will not nickel and dime them on price outside of unknown issues (i.e. basement) 

People are weird.)But now, I think this could be good news for many STRs if even a minor backlash means people turn to other options to avoid getting dinged or nickel and dimed at the hotel chains. 

Social media posters are a dime a dozen, but if a borrower or referral source needs someone to deliver, posting funny memes isn't the answer.

reality is there are very few that actually live off of cash flow with max leverage .. they need to keep working and NOT take a dime out of the rents lest they find themselves in major financial trouble. positive cash flow with max debt for 90% plus investors needs to be saved or ploughed back into cap ex   reserves or pay down debt.. you get wealthy in RE over time and when your debt starts to fall away.

You'll spend a lot of time and effort especially if they jump jobs or move, just so you are clear, and you may not see a dime. 

I know the feeling .... spent over 15 grand and never made a dime off what they were teaching in that program of how to sell online stuff.