This particular property I'm looking at was listed for 35 days then relisted at a 10k discount, the area and property looks incredibly promising but I'm weary being it didn't sell in a red hot market during the summer. 

What Was Delivered:Promised:- Regular prospect lists for new client acquisition- Comprehensive platform training (Hostaway, PriceLabs, GoHighLevel)- Professional listing management support- Business coaching and development- Software integration assistanceDelivered:- Zero prospect lists over entire 75-day contract period- Zero training materials despite multiple promises and deadlines- Listing management: Took 3+ weeks to complete a basic Airbnb listing (my VA completed the same task in 1 hour)- Assigned specialist was terminated by vendor mid-contract with no replacement- No meaningful support on any promised serviceThe Billing Red Flag I Ignored:Charges came at 17-day, 22-day, and 28-day intervals instead of the agreed monthly billing.

But here’s what I’ve learned over the years — if you wait until you’re “ready,” you’ll be waiting forever.As we wrap up 2025 and head into 2026, here are four red flags that keep new investors stuck — and what to do instead.1.

I didn’t catch that the HOA has a bylaw that states that no more than 3 unrelated people can live in the house at any given time, but I have it rented to 5 college soccer players(two are brothers).

Fellow landlords — how do you balance speed and safety when screening tenants?
Sometimes, especially in competitive rental markets, waiting too long can mean losing great applicants. But rushing the process can lead ...

If  you're unfamiliar with Redding, CA and our area, I have included a website with highlights.

There are other players in the game to compare with like Kenny Bedwell at STR Insights or Bill Faeth's coaching.

Those two apps are the biggest players in the industry right now.I haven't kept up with Yardi so not sure how they are exactlyBut both of these can pretty much do custom reportsAppfolio offers custom report builder so you can pretty much build your own report to what you are looking for.For the fees, are you referring to like markup?

Red FlagsYour gut is right to be cautious.

I could really use a gut check from some experienced investors.Here's the story: The seller's initial inspection report on this property came back with several red flags, including "multiple issues with the foundation" and a number of "cracks in the exterior walls."