Thank you again for the notes and tips! 

Thorough vetting is absolutely essential in private lending to mitigate risks and protect your investment.Here are a few additional tips to enhance your due diligence process-Assess Their Exit Strategy: Whether it’s a flip, rental refi, or sale, make sure their exit strategy is realistic and aligns with market conditions.

If you don't want to use an attorney, you can make an LLC through the secretary of state website https://www.ohiosos.gov/businesses/information-on-starting-a... or other software platforms like zen business and rocket lawyer. 

For an STR they have software to help you determine revenue like pricelabs or Airdna.

Are there any tips, tricks, or guides for turning on utilities after close of escrow and possession?

Any tips to get the seller to come down on price or fix things to get the best value? 

I am looking for suggestions, if any available. I am trying to find ways to raise capital to scale my real estate business. First and foremost I have tried the typical solution of friends and family. I come from a poo...

If it is your first, you don't need software just yet-- already there will be such a learning curve from how to manage your place and talking to customers.

Any tips on updating photos or descriptions effectively?

A couple of tips to get the most of your post: - First, upload a profile picture and consider taking 2 minutes to update your bio.