The platform I invest (gamble?)

Use online platforms like PayYourRent or Cozy to streamline payments.

I'll bet there was no locksmith or the tenant locked themselves out of the house.Unless there was a defective lock, I wouldn't pay and even then, why didn't the tenant call you?

Because I am indecisive, like software, and want to at least give every platform a chance I have tried MANY software for my 2 condos (and once Airbnb).

Many landlords now use online platforms that integrate electronic signature capabilities to handle this legally and efficiently.

I bet you've paid more than just a membership fee, particularly if you've done any deals.Here's the most curious part of your review.

If its' long term appreciation (which I'm personally not a fan of betting on) you can look at it as, if you put a small 3.5% down payment using FHA or Fannie Mae, and your property appreciates on average at 3% a year.

While they often come with higher interest rates, they can be a quick way to secure funding based on the property's value.Peer-to-Peer Lending Platforms: Exploring P2P lending options might connect you with lenders willing to fund real estate investments.I once knew an investor who faced a similar challenge and successfully used a combination of a bridge loan and seller financing to close the deal.

Your best bet for locating and connecting with this individual is on BiggerPockets or your local REI meet-up.

Their day is coming that they will be superceded by an upstart, whether it's Houfy or some other version of it, because good hosts that can manage direct bookings will eventually migrate away from the babysitter model, with its accompanying outrageous fees, and good guests will move to that same platform.