If it escalates, they can step in and mediate if needed.

Wouldn’t that be a step forward?

@Gash Nookala,Renting can indeed be slower in winter, but here are some tips to boost interest:Enhance Listing: Ensure your listing has detailed descriptions and high-quality photos—consider professional photography if needed.Competitive Pricing: Double-check local comps; even a slight price adjustment or incentives (like a reduced deposit) could attract more interest.Broaden Marketing: Beyond Zillow, Hemlane, and MLS, use social media, community boards, and local business connections to reach a wider audience.Flexible Lease Terms: Offering shorter or month-to-month leases might appeal to tenants during this slower season.Local Property Manager: A local pro can tap into their network and help fill the vacancy faster.These steps should help you find a tenant despite the seasonal slowdown.

That is the best case scenario, of course sometimes you get lied to and stalled, that's why it is important to always emply a double strategy and stay a step ahead.

Just the first step alone is a bit of a deterrent. 

I've been interested in real estate investment since college but I've either been without the capital or without the confidence to take the first step.

I’m glad your contractor and agent stepped up when things got messy.

Hello Federico, Congrats on having 300k saved up and ready to invest, that is a huge first step!

It's got an AVM of $65k which, granted, is only one step above zestimate, but looks like basically everything in that neighborhood is $50-80k.

I bought my first single family LTR earlier this year as a buy & hold, now starting to explore next steps.