I think once you've done that you will have a well established network so that when your first deal comes around it will feel much easier to navigate. 

I was just there 3 weeks ago to visit my sister and to watch my nephews's football games.

Establishing a clear and straightforward process can make a significant difference and help avoid any potential violations of fair housing laws.To ensure compliance, it's important to consistently apply your rental criteria to all applicants.

I've established solid connections with investor friendly agents and contractors in my area.

The market is definitely shifting, but it’s doing so gradually.Buyers are still out there — as long as the numbers make sense, there will always be buyers.That said, a lot of wholesalers have exited the game since the hedge funds stopped buying almost a year ago.

Real Estate is definitely a long game and I am grateful for everyone's comments and sharing on my First Ever BP question ! 

There are a number of “tests” that have been established by courts, yet each situation is somewhat unique.  

I'm having trouble finding a lender who will do this.Thanks much in advance... non bank lenders who are doing DSCR do not allow 2nds on the back end. they want skin in the game

That game ends one way: fines and Saturdays spent calling plumbers who don’t answer.Here’s how I run it now.30 min unit check (quarterly): Do NOT wait for tenants to report problems. 

I would take the good characteristics of your tenants/friends and establish an ideal tenant/avatar moving forward.