The same goes for real estate brokers,  Some understand and embrace the strategy and some abhor it and say it never works.I have been very successful in utilizing seller financing.You need to have the right deal, the right asset, the right seller ( motivated) and the right bankBest of luckGino

(to include moving/removing the lath boards, new drip edge, valley metal, sheathing (w/radiant barrier), re-doing the penetrations through the roof (if gas) etc etc etc)To Greg: Whatever the case, see what the extra charge is to use a dimensional shingle instead of 3-tab.

Chlorine constantly escapes through the plastic walls of its containers. (4) The ionic structure of bleach prevents Chlorine from penetrating into porous materials such as drywall and wood---it just stays on the outside surface, whereas mold has enzyme roots growing inside the porous construction materials---however, the water content penetrates and actually FEEDS the mold---this is why a few days later you will notice darker, more concentrated mold growing (faster) on the bleached area

I was doing STR in both Boston and Cape Cod and Boston/Cambridge did their best to kill Airbnb, The Cape tries to embrace them, though some backlash from Boston created state requirements to them.

Welcome to BP - I think you should definitely embrace the idea of investing out of state sooner rather than later, especially since you mentioned cash flow as your goals. 

It seems like I'll need to do at least two scraping sessions to remove it...one to take off most of the paint so the water can actually penetrate and soak in, and then a second scraping to get the rest of the texture off.

My greatest concerns are how to find the right mentor and learn enough to avoid common pitfalls.RE seems high friction to me, iliquid compared to other asset classes with which I'm more familiar but I want to embrace the opportunity to understand how others who succeed with it operate and hopefully give back along the way.William

Stories like nicks make me so excited for life and really allow me to embrace the suck in a sense and grow and turn my downfalls or shortcomings into my superpowers if yopu will. 

By staying informed, seeking guidance from reputable sources, and embracing a patient and disciplined approach, new investors can navigate the complexities of real estate investing with greater competence and confidence.

Also, check your nearby building structures to make sure the ants have not penetrated your buildings and caused damage there.