Just a quick tip -  you can leverage your existing network of title companies, lenders, and other real estate agents to find off market deals.

I've been watching YT videos about what to do when you don't get enough inquiries via FF...I'm still finishing up some improvements at my place so I haven't listed it yet.I've asked a family member who is an RE attorney (but does not have experience with STR/MTRs) to look over my lease.

Did your son take video of the entire basement? 

At some point, the scales will tip and then everyone left wants/needs to jump off in order not realize coming loses.It is a cycle, like most things in life, but one that can be avoided if you stick to what actually works rather than taking unnecessary risk just to force a deal.

Lots of helpful tips that will help me move forward in my initial stages of investment.

He is going to give me power of attorney to handle it... any tips?

I was wondering if anyone has experience with this and can offer some tips/insight?

I have seen a lot of videos of people are saying "Utilize debt as the power to take these leaps," so this is where I am ready to go if the deals make sense.Thanks for anyones help Regarding utilizing debt- In my opinion the proper way to utilize debt is to purchase assets that throw off more cash than required by the debt. 

I'm curious if these new tech can somehow help me streamline certain tasks or reduce dependency on scarce trades in your experience.Appreciate any additional thoughts I looked at 3d printing those machines are 800k plus.. and if you watch the video you need very large lots as you have to bring in truck loads of sand etc.. so thats not really going to work in an urban environment like Charleston SC were I have built 35 plus homes in the downtown core on lots that are from 12' wide to max of about 30' and roadways that are only 20' wide and have houses and cars on every lot expect the infill..

Or do you have any general tips on what to look for in a restoration company?