I've been interested in real estate investment since college but I've either been without the capital or without the confidence to take the first step.

I’m glad your contractor and agent stepped up when things got messy.

Hello Federico, Congrats on having 300k saved up and ready to invest, that is a huge first step!

Hiring a Handyman: Posting ads on platforms Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace and conducting a multi-step interview process:Start with a phone screen to assess experience, availability, and resources.Follow up with an in-person meeting to determine compatibility and trustworthiness.4.

Unfortunately, renting in the far-left wing states allows tenants to be treated in a manner that far exceeds ethical rental practices. 

I bought my first single family LTR earlier this year as a buy & hold, now starting to explore next steps.

Oh, and the platforms are actually more friendly to the buyers than sellers. that is why they will take money from hosts on practically any complaint from a guest, or suspend a persons listing until they can prove/disprove any guest allegation.

Hey @Andre Bertoncin,Congrats on taking the first step towards RE investing! 

It's a detailed perspective on how private lending works, with practical strategies for building wealth through this niche.

What are the necessary steps for documenting and addressing the tenant's behavior and lease violations?