The organizations that run them, completely ruin it. https://imgur.com/gallery/xlMn0Ad

Most folks starting out here are mom and pop organizations that do most of the work themselves and trusts will not hide them at all. 

This practical experience can offer insightful information, networking possibilities, and mentoring.Attend Workshops or Seminars on Real Estate: Seek out workshops, seminars, or educational events on real estate that are being held by nearby organizations or investing clubs.

If you're looking at good comps, those should tell you what type of rehab you should be doing to attain that value. 

We use the RHAWA lease agreement, if you are not a member of that organization or WLA, I would recommend you sign up.In the RHAWA lease agreement (not Seattle specific), it states that security deposit can be used all purposes including unpaid rent, damage, cleaning, late payment, utilities, keys and other charges.It is never a bad idea to pay for an hour of an attorney's time to go over any of these concerns and then you can be confident you are following the law.

The majority of these companies are more marketing organizations; I have never had a great experience with them.

Seriously, let me take a stab at this as I love how you organized it.Vacation Rental Income Strategies:Marketing Tactics: How do you attract and retain vacation renters for your waterfront condo?

I am a seasoned multi-and-single-family property manager in the Charlotte (and surrounding) area.Vendors: I always ensure to connect with at least three specialists in the same field, for example: carpet cleaners/replacements, roofers, emergency services (water extraction or organic growth remediation) this way when it comes time for their services you can get a bid from each of them.

I am planning on liquidating a couple of my properties to "start over" and see how I can better achieve my personal goal of attaining $5,000/month in positive cash flow and keep some money in the bank to be liquid.

80LTV should be attainable if the ARV is sufficient and comps are there.