*Prepare for high insurance costs by running a few properties by your STR insurance company before making a purchase.

I need to work on my introduction just to produce a back story to help others understand where I am. 

@Christopher Smith there are many...but in my opinion really only three companies out there that offer the ability to 721 into a large and diversified REIT that i'd feel comfortable with. 

You may run a company but you are not investing in real estate as you don’t own anything.

That said, here is how I would proceed...For some background, I used to run an STR management company in SATX and we peaked at about 35 properties under management. 

I see why folks are asking this company says they do 100% loans for purchase and rehab with a whopping 620 fico..

I follow Dodd Frank, I use an RMLO, I have a title company close the sale and offer title insurance.

There is no one with experience in actual real estate high up in the company, which is the problem with most tech companies masquerading as real estate companies (including brokerages).Let me know if you want to know even more. :)

Next to impossible without a property management company or a ton of experience in rehabs.

Even the best property management companies (PMC) struggle with:- Finding reliable handyman and contractors (ServiceTechs)- Same with affordable ones- Tracking preventive maintenance- Tracking previous work for potential reoccurrence warranty coverage- Understanding tenant reported problems, so the correct ServiceTech can be dispatched- Determining if tenant is at fault for an issue & should be charged - and will proof stand up in court?