Given the low monthly return that makes it virtually impossible to return my equity without selling, I'd have to accept my equity being trapped in the deal until we sell sooner or later.As stated earlier, the initial plan was to flip which would significantly simplify things, but we want to hold it if possible, we'd just have to structure it fairly.Perhaps a preferred return?

Patience, an attribute that is rare among many flippers and virtually nonexistent among most lenders, is the easiest way to protect yourself and your borrowers and not participate in the nonsense that defines the current cycle.

Brian, I am not but if you are currently using a virtual assistant, I would be interested to know where you found yours and what your experience has been.

If they live in an apartment, we NEVER use the phone number they give us (often relative or friend posing as their landlord), we Google for phone number or use Google Streetview to virtually "driveby" to get phone number off signage.- There's more, but only for "IF -> THEN" situations.What about your application? 

So, when at all possible, I want an eviction to be cookie-cutter, almost always for nonpayment so that I will succeed virtually 100% of the time on my own without having to pay a lawyer. 

Join local BiggerPockets forums, attend REI meetups (virtual or in person), and ask agents or property managers who they consistently see bringing deals.

Hi Everyone. My portfolio has grown to the point that myself and team should no longer be doing all of the guest messaging and we need to outsource. How do those of you with bigger STR portfolios manage guest communic...

I just might need to check into a virtual assistant- I need a bit more automation than Google Keep will provide, but it's a great tool. 

Based on what I've read, this will affect virtually all private lenders who do not have some sort of license or registration with a regulatory body. 

And it also feels like I invested in a virtual company where there is nothing solid.