We can still choose how much to pay someone to operate it if necessary.

It’s important to ensure you’re comfortable with these risks and consult a financial advisor.If you choose to use a HELOC, consider traditional financing or private loans as alternatives if you prefer not to risk your home.As for your first rental, markets in the Midwest and Southeast offer great opportunities with turnkey properties that are tenant-ready and appreciating.

I would choose a cabin over that 9/10 times.

At the end of the day, it’s a big decision choosing who to invest with, but the academy is very enticing.  

Don't forget, your half brother destroyed your reputation. 

., $25 or $50)- If they use autopay for timely payments, they pay just the base rent ($1,000)In the above example, you see that a discount of $25-50 was applied in the case that the tenant chooses to setup autopay to schedule on-time payments via a given PM software.Please let me know if any software comes to mind and also any feedback on the positive incentive idea.Thanks in advance!

When I shop for new vendors, I pick who I like the most and has the best reputation, not who bids the cheapest.

Since you know what you need to buy it at and an average rehab cost, I would say $50-70k for a cosmetic flip, set the ARV based on the sample you choose and doing comps and ask them if they would invest in a deal similar to this. 

You want to find local home buyers with overage who wholesale as they are usually more reputable.

You can mail them any of the following A letter explaining who you are and what you can do for them.A calendar with your picture and contact information on it.A bottle opener keychain with your contact information on it.A pen with your contact information on it.The area you choose as your target area should be a neighborhood that a lot of your social media friends and followers live or do business in.