When I made some changes to the property and put it back on the market about 15 months later for double what I paid, it was under contract in 48 hours.

Check about the concept of "house hacking", many people start that way.

And still, neighborhoods can change, tenants can go rogue, things can break etc.I'm always looking for ways to help protect investors so I'm open to any ideas you have.

What do you do to ensure that the tenant is responsible for security deposit disputes since that is the largest reason for owner lawsuitsHow familiar are you with the newly changed laws that can affect you the owner if they are not used correctly?.

Her communication was abysmal, was only ever able to speak to her once on the phone. 

So for our deal, even if it was cosmetic changes it took us a lot of hard work.

They're pressuring their investor-clients to pay for their sins with change orders and/or escalations, or escalations disguised as change orders.

I've exchanged our place with another host by on a 1-1 bases.Host share seems to have an interesting concept of exchange available nights but within 5 days.....so what typically is not rented.

If so, you'll want liability coverage, which can only be provided by the owner's insurance policy.You want to be INSURED not just have in Interest (which only alerts you about policy changes).

Lots is changing here and I want to keep my finger on the pulse.These are great.