I can’t stress enough how important it is to stay focused and avoid some of these common pitfalls early on.Quick thoughts:Find the right Realtor – Make sure they’ve got some skin in the game with househacking or investment experience.Budget = Game Plan – That pre-approval is your marching orders.

Had I not known, common sense would have told me that 11% a month is impossible and makes no sense.

Honestly it's almost less work for us because we don't have to screen, airbnb does, we don't have to deal with leases, airbnb does that stuff, and we don't have to advertise, airbnb does.Location: If you do str OR/AND you really want the highest appreciation (I wanted both) you want to stick close to RTP and the airport.

Quote from @Tricia O'Brien: This is a common problem.

.: You could advertise the position among your tenants.

Could/Should the 2 LLC's be tenants in common for the new property purchase?

I've never done a partnership, but these are common issues that I don't often see addressed in contracts found online. 

This search term will more likely attract potential home buyers.As we all know, targeting buyers can be a waste of money when competing in this competitive market where each investor/wholesaler is fighting for the next best distressed seller.Now, what else is this advertiser doing wrong with their ad?

This costs money, which is why application screening is not free.I recommend you include some of your key qualification criteria in the advertisement.

Some have never distributed a dime, even though they were advertised as cash flow investments.