Focus on potential profit margins and market trends.Be Local: Understanding micro-markets within these neighborhoods can mean the difference between a good flip and a great one.Network: Partner with investor-friendly agents, contractors, and wholesalers who know how to find and secure off-market deals.Nashville's real estate market continues to thrive, and these neighborhoods are at the center of the action.

Fast forward to April 2024: I canceled the contract with KS Yoak and tried to get the security deposit, but they sent it to the wrong address.

This is a common term used for someone whose primary role in the partnership is to secure the loan, commonly through their financial wherewithal of their net worth and liquid capital.

We require first and last month's rent and security deposit prior to move in.

You figure out what kind of deals meet your investing goals and then you filter the opportunities within that framework. 

Not sure what the interior will look like, but hopefully you have photos of prior to occupancy, so that you will be able to claim against their security deposit, and a judgement for past due rents and any damages

Like the others said, I don't see how VRBO would even know you had a direct booking, or what would make them think they're privy to commission on a booking they didn't secure.

I’m moved to have secured my first deal!

You would choose the tenant so you would have a decent amount of security on who is living there.

Option Fee, Security Deposit, etc) can you do it with no money out of pocket?