I emphasized the quick closing timeline and my ability to pay cash via hard money financing to strengthen my offer.

Nor would I pay retail for a property with that low proforma return even though I like PR.  

How much are they paying in the area?

I am planning to get into the TN real estate market as my first investment and am looking for some information.In particular: Areas to steer clear of, property management fees, typical cosmetic rehab costs, etc.My strategy is to put large down payments on 2 properties (relative to housing prices) to help pay for my living in NY while still gaining appreciation in a growing real estate market.

I hired Jenny Yi to design our latest STR in person, she demanded that I pay the full amount of her services upfront, $7,500, which I thought was strange as we are used to paying half upfront and half once it's completed, but proceeded anyway because a couple of people recommended her.

Don’t forget to pay your state of OH income tax, even on the formerly tax free money you are transferring out of NV in to a state with income tax. :-). 

I cannot sell a house with broken equipment, and I cannot pay someone for breaking what they were suppose to install. 

I'd be willing to pay for your time.

The metro’s unique road system has attracted companies, including Uber, to test new automated car technology, bringing many high-paying jobs to the area.”

I live in Detroit but envision running the investment as a business, not a third job: Pay top dollar for the best PMC.