We've had this happen before, where a worker made an entry error, and we've immediately covered it for the owner, while we worked it out with a vendor or whomever.Doubt this is covered in your contract, but recommend pressuring them to correct their mistake with you and STOP using the vendor as an excuse.Otherwise, start looking for a new PMC FIRST, then when you find one, terminate this one.

You can’t treat MTR guests like hotel guests — but you also don’t need to run a full-blown tenant application either.I use a middle-ground screening system that keeps things professional and simple:-Verify employment or assignment letter (nurses, project workers, relocations)-Confirm ID + previous landlord or housing reference-Require a refundable deposit or insurance coverageThe goal: balance safety with speed.

Quote from @Tiffany Alfaro: Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice.I recently spoke with a loan officer and was approved for about $245k for a condo.

You'll want to make sure you have a system to vet and hire competent workers on the in-house side, and/or that your vendors are trusted and respond quickly.

Our offices in the brokerage were set up for 2 people, and the other broker in my office had just quit.  

.- My goal is to close on both homes by the end of the year or early next year.If anyone has experience with gift of equity transactions for invest properties -- especially in North Carolina or involving out-of-state buyers -- or can recommend a loan officer, lender, or real estate attorney familiar with this setup, I'd really appreciate your insight.Thanks in advance!

I have enough to worry about without dealing with incompetent state workers, yearly renewals, and a constantly changing website that doesn't work, and looks like it was written with COBOL from the 1950's.  

Quote from @Genesis Carrasco: Abel, really appreciate your insight especially coming from someone who has contributed so much to this community.I’m at the beginning of my journey as a loan officer, and honestly, I couldn’t imagine building any long term relationship without honesty at the center.

Groups that move quickly on large land plays usually include experienced land developers, family offices, private equity real estate shops, or institutional-leaning partners who already have dry powder and a track record with entitlement risk.

Here are a few ways I use them for long-term rentals:Tenant Communication: handling inbound calls, screening applications, scheduling showings, and following up.Property Management Support: coordinating with contractors, managing maintenance logs, and tracking work orders.Back-Office Work: bookkeeping, updating QuickBooks, rent collection records, and reporting.Marketing & Listings: creating property listings, posting on rental sites, and monitoring inquiries.The biggest success comes from training them on your exact systems, not expecting them to build it for you.