They sealed the entrances using metal screens (one around a pipe), but now the areas look unsightly.Additionally, there’s ongoing construction in the condo complex, which may have driven the mice into my unit.

You’ll want to get really familiar with local zoning laws, short-term rental rules, and landlord-tenant laws as they vary by town if you plan on going the STR route.Focus on Cash Flow Early On: You might be tempted to go for something that appreciates quickly, but in the early stages, it’s important to find properties that bring in cash flow.

After tons of research, we've found that the resources, tools, and ongoing support they provide are truly unmatched.

This is largely due to the fixed nature of ongoing maintenance costs, which become proportionally more impactful as the park size decreases, thereby inflating the expense ratio.

The training/seminar venture was first (2008) and is ongoing.

I love Louis Brown, I love William Bronchick JDI've got about $5000 in their coursesVena Jones Cox has awesome videos on illegal wholesaling in OhioEducators, good ones, that have done 100s of deals are worth coaching fees, if they give you support over a 10 mo period, and do not do deal splits, just a fee for training and ongoing support@Dev Horn

If you plan on going the hard money route, most lenders will require an experienced, licensed GC to complete the rehab portion.Do you have the option to bring on an experienced partner for your first that can show you the ropes?

May you deduct ongoing costs from the property like mortgage interest, replacing appliances, property management costs, etc with an SL?

Unfortunately, my experience has been problematic, to put it mildly:* Communication: There were significant communication issues, including difficulty scheduling calls, which is still an ongoing problem.* Additional Charges: Jenny requested that I deposit on her checking account an additional $20-25k for her to purchase furniture, which I refused because I thought it was very strange, opting to give my card # instead.* Work Quality: Jenny never showed up to the house, she sent 2 people instead, she never mentioned she would not show up herself, she never asked for approval to send two others instead, they did not complete the job, and there were multiple unauthorized charges on my card.* Receipts and Expenses: Once I brought to Jenny's attention that we were 20k above budget, she refused for days to give me the receipts, saying that I needed to give her my credit card statement first.

I think folks need to see that this an on going battle against Clayton Morris.