Also check for any complaints with the BBB or the licensing board.Check references and never give them any money until all the documents are received and checked out.Hiring a contractor is serious business and, at least in California, there are protections available to the consumer.

STRs just offer consumers and property owners too much advantages. 

Real estate is tough, expensive, time consuming, and if you aren't driven, you'll just be another person who  tries it and fails.      

I have sold property there as a realtor and I know their inspections are ridiculous and time-consuming, does this apply to wholesaling as well, any help would be appreciated.

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kidde announced a recall to replace certain Kidde fire extinguishers.

I haven't made my first recent purchase yet, but I have consumed A LOT of BP podcasts on YouTube.

If I can determine precisely how much energy each living unit consumes, then I could pay the power bill and bill each tenant accordingly. 

Refer them to your mortgage person, make sure they pay the $40 to $50 cost for the report in advance and ask the lender to create the "Consumer Copy" report and sent to the applicants.   

Consume as many books, blogs, forums, podcasts as you can. 

Than there is the intellectual laziness factor, some quotes require special time consuming underwriting vs standand key strokes.