When I sent a firm message demanding an answer the property manager completely freaked out and called me half crying about how she’s working to leave the company and some huge sob story that was totally unprofessional to ever tell a customer.

And I feel the ideal portfolio can benefit from the diversification of both.I feel directly owned properties are great because they give me maximum control and the ability to tweak them exactly how I want.

My ideal place in the blue ridge area would be on the toccoa river. 

If you are spending 325K on buying and 200K on rehab all in you are at 525K, you'd ideally need the ARV into the 600/700K range to give cushion and room since I would assume you would do a refi at the end.

When customers really got disappointed they approach Better Business Bureau some even file through attorney generals etc. 

I have watched some Youtubes and most operators say 3-4 bedrooms and 2 baths are ideal.

Since you're a U.S. citizen living abroad, non-QM (non-qualified mortgage) programs designed for foreign nationals might be an ideal solution for your situation.

You can buy extra indoor cameras or customize kits. 

Short-term rentals are ideal in tourism-driven states, while medium-term rentals near military bases provide stability.

The customers from VRBO were of better quality.