However, you can get loans that are based on the performance of the rental and not your personal income and debt.

If you feel the need for in-person mentorship, reach out to prominent local investors and try and strike a deal to learn from them.

I would spend money to enhance and update to current standards the search functionality and person to person tagging so it's easier to find stuff.

If these type of damages occur in the future, I would recommend holding the tenants deposit, or if there is a claim to be made through the insurance you sell them you could approach that avenue.

As I approach my move out strategy where I will be converting my upper unit into a STR, I often think of guest interaction amongst the two units.

And not even posts where users give me and/or BiggerPockets negative feedback, no matter how much I do not like the posts, or how untruthful I personally feel them to be.

Insurance- personal property.  

Apparently, the person I am under contract with was managing the estate of the actual owner who recently died.  

We purchased it off market, as-is, and as it was our personal home, we renovated over time.

It’s usually best to open a separate business checking account so your rental income and expenses stay organized and away from personal funds.