Instead we recommend all our clients to secure their properties as they see fit.

You can go to the FTC and file a complaint.

Curious about the success others are having with these platforms or if anyone thinks Booking.com is becoming a necessary tool for securing STR reservations?

Under the Corporate Transparency Act, LLC's are required to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report. 

Section 8 tenants are another way to secure rent payment with government backing.The Midwest is a solid market for rent growth, cashflow, and decent appreciation.Look at a market like Lansing, MI.

To answer the title of your post, selling fsbo can be a good idea if:- you have experience selling RE- you price the home to sell- you have systems in place to collect inquiries and facilitate showings i.e. call center/email/google forms for screening inquiries, showing agent, lockbox, security alarm, etc. - you have dozens of local agents who can market the property for you and bring you a buyer- you are listing in a desirable area with low-inventory - you are not in a rush to sell

In the meantime I will continue the search for a new PMC and talk to our lawyer with the intent of filing a suit since odds are it will be needed. 

After a month of renovations, I listed it on the market on November 19th and secured a tenant with a lease starting on December 10th.

These properties can often be acquired through creative financing methods like:Seller Financing: Negotiate flexible terms with motivated sellers who want to avoid traditional bank processes.Lease Options/Subject-To Financing: Take over a seller’s mortgage without assuming full responsibility, especially for properties needing renovation.Creative Terms: Adjust terms to fit market conditions, like offering lower down payments or longer payoff periods.Staying connected with investors and tailoring deals to current conditions can help you secure opportunities even in challenging markets.

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