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!

I recommend dealcheck.io or DoorsIQ.com (a free version of the app previously mentioned) as a good way to run through a lot of properties to get a better a feel and they both offer resources to help build your team too

.- 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.

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

There are a lot of websites that offer the course online, or if you have a college near you, they also typically offer a class that satisfies the pre-licensing requirement.

Offer aid and housing options if you're able -- don't try to profit. 

Double check financing before making an offer.

I recently read in Forbes that investing near growing transit hubs can offer great appreciation potential.

While short-term rentals in areas like Kissimmee, Florida, can pay for themselves and offer lifestyle benefits, the ROI typically doesn’t match what I see from my traditional portfolio of long-term rentals in North Texas.That said, short-term rentals can still be a great choice, especially if you're drawn to the area and the opportunity to combine personal use with investment income.