That's a terrible story about the Tesla but think about the guy who's running that company.

Before the great recession, as a 22-year-old that knew nothing, I did a few flips and ran my own property management company.

For the experienced cohosts in the group, I’d love to get your thoughts on payment processing options for cohosting companies (LLCs) that position themselves as property management companies but operate without a broker’s license.As an investor and soon-to-be STR entrepreneur, my business will initially focus on managing a small portfolio of vacation rentals with plans to scale. 

Quote from @Lolo Druff: I've heard horror stories about awful property management companies and am looking for a REFERRAL for a trusted source from an investor.

I called the water company.

This will get your investment company in front of the right people.

For example, many of my off-market properties came through connections with other property management companies and real estate agents who knew I was serious, trustworthy, and ready to act.One of the pivotal moments in my career was realizing that real estate isn’t just about the numbers—it’s about the people behind them.

Yes, we get bookings from relocation companies all the time.

I hired an IRA-approved valuation company to value that note at that time.

In my experience, financing fix and flips can be challenging if you do not have a solid insurance company.