i work full time too, so i can only do one big project at a time, and can only make about 1 offer every 1-2 months.my stock answer to anyone is to invest where they live - and for expensive metros that includes 1-2 hours out. 

Offer much less than zillow says .

Agree, STR are saturated but given the numbers, I expect unsuccessful players will leave the market.  

This plan also offers many integrations (at an additional cost) depending on what your needs may be.

Determine your maximum allowable offer (MAO) based on your investment criteria.

It is a standard conventional loan and was offered as a promotional financing by builder at the rate of 5% for investors. 

But, this house went under contract in 3 days for $20k over ask, with multiple competing offers, in an area where the average days on the market for newly renovated flips is 100+ days! 

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

It’s true that many property management companies are now incorporating tenant benefit packages as part of their offerings.

.- Both Sterling and Bank of Marin offer financing to TIC developers for acquisition and renovation of buildings that will then be converted and sold as tenancy in common.