Almost every experienced investor that I know wishes that they started out focusing on quality locations/properties that have the best long term prospects over the place that looks great on paper in year 1.

Yes I'm familiar with section 8 housing pros and cons as I own 2 in Rochester NY.While I've spent some time in the area prospecting & meeting a few realtors, I don't necessarily have teams in place or boots on the ground aside from my lender who has brokered deals there since the 1990s.

I feel like this is a dumb question but my prospective tenant wants the screening fee of $44.99 which he is being asked to pay through furnished finder to be credited to his first month rent.

We started testing it on our own property (as we often do) when we noticed clients and prospective clients wanted it. 

As long as it's inspected and updated, I wouldn't let that deter me from making a purchase.

The #1 complaint we get from new clients or prospective clients that reach out to us after having a bad (or multiple bad) prior PM experiences is always poor communication.The root cause of poor communication from your property management company is due to them being improperly staffed. 

As I get up to speed I will definitely shoot over some prospective areas. 

If a prospective tenant can't come up with security, first, and usually last months rent they're not getting the keys to my property. 

I suspect these delusional sellers will be quick to increase their asking prices the moment rates fall and they see a hint of interest from prospective buyers.

One asterisk is the waitlist for Yachats is currently lower than it has been at years..a little bird at planning told me below ten persons..but investors can expect not launch this year or maybe next..Bay City - Within city limits has a new rule that within 200ft in any direction an active STR cannot be operating..this eliminates a lot of prospects but eligible homes do still come to market.