Totally understand wanting to get it right the first time.

It also sounds like you don't fully understand the laws.I took his post to mean that originally the tenant was paying the full rent by making multiple payments late during the month, but then started to fall more behind by only paying a total of 50-75% of the rent each month.

We just had an incident… a guest tried to steal money from the host , my mother in law -long story but lied stole cheated while staying and furnished finders will do very little to back you up, they’re like a hands off broker essentially, just do your due diligence and have good contracts in place, and research / background check really well if you use FFinders.

I’ll never understand people who cede total control over to a property manager (including letting the property manager own the listing, OMG, never ever ever do that!!)

I don't buy the thing about the Zooms, but I understand that you don't respect me and that is totally fine.

Will the ratio of apartment renters to the total population go up or down in the future?

I totally agree prices on the West Coast can be a hurdle,but with the right team, BRRRR is definitely possible.Wishing you all the best. 

Connecting with experienced investors in real estate forums, attending local meetups, and working with mentors or coaches can provide hands-on advice.

Definitely appreciated.I have been to quite a few of these auctions and seen first hand how competitive things can get. 

Dallas-Fort Worth is a smart choice, man the growth there is off the charts, and there’s plenty of room for first-timers with the drive to go all-in.I remember helping a buddy of mine who was in a similar boat to you, he was switching from a totally different career and diving into real estate.