would love to hear your experience, how competitive it was, etc? 

The reason we do that is because people are on love with their spreadsheet, but need a reality check to see, feel and smell what a lower prices property looks like - in particular the condition. 

I'm new here and already love this page.  

That said, if you can comfortably handle the additional down payment and monthly payment consequences of a higher purchase price (and the lenders agree), and you have a few different good options with the property then it could be a wise investment.By a few good options . . . you want to have some exit strategy other than STR that will work in case the something happens to make STR uncouth in your area. 

I have taken my real estate agent course work and plan to take the exam and sign on with a low cost broker to handle my own transactions.

I would love to see a couple of examples of how you structured some of your seller financed deals if you are open to sharing? 

I'm a nice guy and I'd love to help her, but now I feel like I'm down to documented, official communications only.

I'd love to get beat up on this thesis.

Just want a software that does a great job handling the overall operations smoothly, a one-stop-shop for all PM needs. 

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?