Private money lending bridges the gap between speed and flexibility for investors while offering lenders a secure way to grow their returns.

A smart seller will have note, deed of trust/mortgage/etc. prepared by a local real estate attorney (yes, he/she may work with/at the title company) and be sure the security instrument is properly recorded in the land records. 

I'm a bit late but want to reach out to the community to see what might be my best bets to get my money back (file judgement, etc.).

Quick context: I placed a tenant in one of my units after thorough background checks and collected security deposit + first month's prorated rent via Baselane (bad move!).

Say you have a fire or water damage in the house and you have to file a claim with your homeowners insurance.

Signs of this are poor lease quality, maybe M2M tenants, high expenses (unnecessary things like high trash bills, internet, cleaning, security).

Credit score can help you secure a great rate so make sure to get started on that if you aren't already.

Its essentially in the longterm best interest of the property owner to ensure there is a non-compete clause in all leases; merely for the benefit of securing longterm relationships with the tenants.A diverse tenant mix can attract a wider audience and contribute to a more vibrant environment.

While I'm not entirely discouraged, I feel like I've invested significant resources (LLC, website, domain) without securing a deal that generates cash flow.Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated. 

If you believe the new assessment is too high, you can file an appeal.