College isn’t a must for real estate, but it can definitely help with things like business, marketing, and communication skills.

The lenders were very good and communicating at first, but as we got close to closing, we could not reach a single person in the company during business hours.

The utility company missed an appointment and no communication from them or action to even reschedule.

They're very autonomous and don't communicate too much which doesn't demand much of your time. 

Why ask: Knowing the mentor's expectations will help you prepare for what’s required in terms of effort, communication, and engagement in the program.Asking these questions will ensure you make an informed decision about whether the mentorship program is a good fit for you and your goals.

Simple answer - yes you can alter your funding source after putting it under agreement if you chose to use a hard money lender instead - i would just communicate with seller that hey I was going to use cash (assuming you have it from your heloc) and instead will finance some of it but let them know its not contingent on financing.

Streamline your communication process to secure quality tenants.Focus on QualityThe condition of your property matters more now than ever.

Sellers who are in financial distress or dealing with a property in poor condition might be more open to this type of arrangement if it helps them get back on their feet.The key to making this work is transparency and clear communication.

The owner had her own listing set up on VRBO and has given me the username/PW to be logged in and responding to inquiries and managing guest communications.

@Tom Dieringer After purchasing my first property in 2024, I acquired most of my short-term rental (STR) knowledge from The Short Term Shop, which included maintaining respectful communication with guests, keeping calendar availability up-to-date, and ensuring high-quality listings.When I initially began May of 2024, I opted to list my property exclusively on a single Online Travel Agency (OTA) - Vrbo.