Way I differentiate is private money may be a friend or family member vs. hard money which is a company or someone else.

And I'm just wondering if anybody else is seeing the same thing. 

But sometimes the best solution is pushing the problem on someone else (just make sure you are not hiding any skeletons in the closet or under ground and not notifying them). 

Does the partner flat want to sell, or just doesn't want to mess with a STR?

Or something else entirely?

We've found it has superior reporting features, integration features, and is overall more efficient to work within than other REI-specific software.The downside is QBO is not set up for REI so you'll need to do that or work with an expert to ensure it is set up for your business appropriately.Something else to keep in mind is your entity structure and how your entities file tax returns.

In development the shorter the better, and generally in everything else, the longer.

Hello , l am just starting to rent a property out to section 8 tenant , what are the things to do to minimize/prevent section 8/regular tenants from messing up the rented property .

How else can I start investing?

@James Clays - I echo other's sentiments here, but I would also add that once you have a good contact (plumbing, electrical, painting, etc..) make sure to always as them who else they know in the business.