As for not feeling like it's the right time, I would urge you to focus more on the goals than your feelings. 

Times are changing somewhat though, so maybe over time if they are not supportive now, they will be at some point in the future. 

I made it work the third time. 

It has a text capability.With that said, I'm spending a lot of time in Twilio right now as I see huge upside coming in that platform.You could be up and running with Podio & Globiflow for text within a very short time.

The time has come for me to start investing in real estate and before doing so i'm looking to build a strong and dedicated team of partners: agents, lenders, contractors and property managers mainly in the Cleveland area (but also open to markets within a 2-3 hr drive away) that already possess an excellent track record in their line of work and that value long term collaboration.

Offering a rent-free period helps the seller stabilize, but what happens if they still can't afford rent when the time comes?

For a number of years the majority of my time has been devoted to investing and developing.

And although I'm grateful to have found another lender to get it done, it cost me more money in points, a higher interest rate because of the current rate was higher than previous, and I had to buy another appraisal for $750.The response I received from one of the founders of the company states: "We are not able to refund any amounts at this time as the time of quality control has passed....

The rehab took 5 months and I did 90% of the work myself, saving $30k but losing a lot of time.

You can ask piliminary questions to see if an applicant is worth your time too if you don't want applicants always filling out an application before a tour.