I imagine it can be tricky without face-to-face interaction, but it sounds like you’ve got a solid approach.Honestly, I don't have a process for establishing trust with sellers other than being polite and professional.

A lot of folks that buy at a distance are struggling right now.  

The upside is if it was your primary the first $500k would be tax free Definitely talk to a tax guy BEFORE you do anything.

i can send you a few i use and trust. send me a message to share

especially since he's closing today on a fed reserve holiday...but hey, "the other guy's offering a better rate.."

By systematizing these areas, you can shift from a reactive approach—where deals dictate your strategy—to a proactive model that generates high-quality acquisitions with reduced risk.2.

They’ll have a strong network and be more in tune with the opportunities available in the rental market, whether you're interested in single-family homes or multi-unit buildings.If you're focusing on single-family homes, try to keep them within the same area.

I have a couple JV deals that are complete trash and also they are now asking me for money.

They told you the rent amounts, they should tell you whether they have leases or are month to month. 3.

So, landlords of exempt units don't even have to be concerned at all.