Had the chance to do this flip with a close friend that did not have to capital to take it on themselves.

I think I will take both of these directives and try to find a happy medium.As far as photos and advertising, I'm going to make some tweaks to the ad, and I have many friends who are in film who could hook me up with some better photos, or at least the camera equipment I need to do it myself.I have a showing tomorrow, and in the meantime I'll work on a plan for my next move and will post an update as things progress.Thanks again! 

But it's difficult for me to just hand over money to someone I've never met, when I have so many friends (and have read so many stories here) who have been ripped off by contractors.How can I protect myself?

Turns out google IS your friend…Four states – California, Oregon, Montana, and Massachusetts – have what's known as clawback provisions.

I have a builder friend who tore down two houses and put up 3 townhomes on those two lots.  

Rent to close friends and family and on AirBnb to cover my expensesOther than that I think finding a LTR furnished at that price point will be very challenging

A legend in my own mind, my friend!

LTR is stable, slow, and risk is low but potentially not as much cash (right away).Comes down to what goals you have and your risk threshhold - I have friends in CO springs who do STR and MTR, and works out great - but also have folks who LTR in that area and it pays for them self and it a great way to save money in places like taxes and build equity.  

I'm hoping to see if this is a good deal and if someone can help guide me.My friend already has a property that's cash flowing in Kansas City, MO.

Many investors who are in a similar position in my market (another HCOL/tenant friendly area) choose 1 of 3 options.1.