Be aware that laws and rules have been changing over the last year, depending on the state you want to do business in, it is wise to know those rules before you get started.Read these two lawsuits to get an idea of what not to do.

Also, this isnt the place to be penny wise and pound foolish.

@Marcus Auerbach@James Hamling@James Wise@Scott Trench That is beautiful!

I’d definitely screen the guest, even if Airbnb verifies their ID, and for a stay over a month, a simple month-to-month rental agreement or short-term lease is wise.

Private money/smaller institutional lenders (like us) are great sources if investors use them wisely.

😂@Russell Brazil @Jay Hinrichs @James Wise @Chris Seveney @Don Konipol @James Hamling @Bruce Woodruff @Scott Trench @Jonathan Greene @Shiloh Lundahl @Steve Vaughan  and if I left you off this list it might be because I just couldn't get you tagged properly :) With technology today, everyone has access to cameras and distribution so they can get their message out to the masses.

Mark,Great question, and Yes, it is very wise to discuss the hypothetical's and scenarios up front prior to shopping and into a contract.

Crucially, my offer would include a brief inspection contingency focused specifically on verifying the major systems (HVAC, roof, etc.) that the agent claims are in good shape.Core Questions & Request for AdviceIs my offer plan wise to have something drafted prior to the open house?

other wise they would not be looking for guys like us. 

So it's less like a curse and more like market forces in action, at least until people wise up (holding my breath starting now).And no it's not just Indy, you could replace Indy with a dozen other cities and it would be basically the same thing.