Granted the deal doesn't look like a home run when looking at the cash flow numbers but the SF home has appreciated over $100,000 and more importantly I got my real estate journey started.In regards to renting out the rooms I monitored Zillow, FB marketplace, and Craigslist to look at local rentals in the area.

If you want to be invited to participate with GPs in larger deals, you need to have one more useful skills to contribute to the partnership.Some skills that many operating groups need:- Ability to find deals- Underwriting, proforma analysis, rent comps, market analysis, etc- Due diligence and create accurate budgets- Asset Management- Construction Management- Investor relationsOr, if you have a high net worth, many GPs will provide equity in return for your signing on the debt.All of these things are valuable to operating groups, and if you're really good any one or more of them, you may be able to trade your skills for equity in a deal(s). 

They are very strict and monitor to find and shut down unauthorized STRs.

They're paper worth went into the crapper for years but funny thing is they kept making as much money as ever because they just kept holding.So monitor your debt closely and stress test a temporary drop in rents or the impact of a cash out refi.   

The renovations must be completed within 12 months of getting the mortgage, and the lender must monitor the job and have all the paperwork that supports the project.HomeStyle loan requirements and rulesWhat properties are eligible?

I have identified 2-3 different out of state markets I will monitor for the next 3-6 mos while I get my credit and same a few more bucks I want to go into.  

The investor could have monitored payments that way. 

I have a triplex in Los Angeles and I need your suggestions for a good but not too expensive hard wired cameras that captures images and sound to monitor some suspicious activity.

For a simple example:Two GPs of an LLC  find a deal for a $100k property, and get a loan for $80k.They want to use other people's money for the down payment, and bring on an LP for $20kHow much equity do they give the LP?

While the long-term effects of the pandemic on the retail industry are uncertain, it’s critical that investors closely monitor tenant mixes and uses to develop a better understanding of potential future vulnerabilities.TIP: If you are evaluating an investment and are concerned about the financial stability or viability of the tenants, underwriting a higher vacancy level or reserving more capital is recommended.