I am a retired RE Broker with decades in the business and thinking of returning to it as either a Wholesaler or a Fix and Flipper, areas I have completed before and have experience in, and, having performed a lot of due diligence, I once again have been confronted by con men saying they are not gurus then try to sell me a service at $97 per month, or $129 p/m ( billed annually, with no trial period and no refund which comes out to being charged (1,548.00 ) along with other shysters charging upwards of $20,000 for a level in which I could actually MEET the Guru and bow before him in abject humility and profess my undying devotion to him for his enlightenment, while making my wallet lighter and my stress greater.

This area and all the house band needs to be invasively inspected by a licensed general contractor to locate and repair the source of the moisture and any decayed woodThe crawl space had evidence of high moisture levels in the form of mold growth and some fungal activity.

To answer your question the difficulty level of finding tenants will depend mostly on exact location and time of year.

I've noticed investors finding some promising opportunities there despite the current rates, partly because of strong rental demand and growth potential.At the end of the day, it's about aligning with your long-term goals and comfort level.

I am looking for advice on how I can take appropriate action to warn future landlords and LPs about a deceptive and destructive executive-level tenant who is also a GP on real estate deals.I rented a fully furnished luxury executive rental in Raleigh to the CEO of a company that builds and operates healthcare facilities.

Also those levels of requirements are more common on larger commercial loans, I’m hoping to start in the residential space 4 units or less. 

YUP  the first remains in first.. the wrap is junior to the first.. its does add a level of complication though if the first position lender needs to do a Deed In Lu ..

The second piece is whether or not you pass the Material Participation Tests found in IRC 469 and the third piece is whether your participation rises to the level of Substantial Services (think hotel, B&B).4) My CPA Says I can't deduct a loss that was generated! 

This level of confidence is derived from conviction and discipline, and that's how you invest.

I teach college level  algebra and trigonometry to high school seniors at Louisiana School for the Blind.