Rufo  Also consider the fact that when you switch from STR to LTR or the other way around, you will need your CPA/tax professional to do the IRS' 3115 change of accounting form to go from 39-year depreciation for STR to 27.5-year depreciation for a LTR.

Readers should seek professional advice.

If I would have paid more, I would have bid more)They made a mistake and thought it was a different property (there are several with the same roadname but not the same Parcel - and this was professional who was bidding on several properties)Can anyone clue me in to what the heck is goin on here? 

This is actually one of the main reasons many agents and investors may not like them generally speaking (they are often not serious professionals with a proven track record of success, the vast majority are struggling to find their first deal and are time-wasters to interact with).   

The course/mentorship programs range from $18,000 to $35,000.

The housing authority also came out after I told them nobody is living there anymore, so they removed her from the section 8 program and they no longer pay a portion of the rent.

I’m considering formal training or certification programs to sharpen my skills and possibly expand into managing additional properties.For those of you with more experience, which property management organizations or certifications would you recommend?

In all fairness, I have never participated in their mastermind group, but I have been pitched grossly over priced so called education programs from people that spend more time promoting and exaggerating what they’ve done in the hopes of getting a check from me with 5 zeros.

I watched Michael's content for a couple years was eager to get into the turn key program. i gave them 20k to get started and then I had to stop the program after a just a couple property options were sent over. 

That easy question to answer will be a really great litmus test in your due diligence toolbox.If you are evaluating a REIT, it would be wise and prudent to do your homework and select the appropriate professional to guide you.