I would likely enlist the service of a property management company  even if it cuts into cash flow (time/headache saved well worth the cost to me).Any help/advice/encouragement is much appreciated.

I really would encourage you to find an area that provides adequate return with much less risk.

You are getting there.Thanks for the words of encouragement!

I welcome any comments, thoughts, concerns, encouragements, and experiences!

However, we encourage owners to check permit review status online by providing them the online application number.

You're marketing the professional service you provide, which pertains to purchase/investment in property.Straight from the FCC:"The term “telephone solicitation” means the initiation of a telephone call or message for the purpose of encouraging the purchase or rental of, or investment in, property, goods, or services"https://transition.fcc.gov/cgb/policy/TCPA-Rules.p...

When you speak I can hear your smile 😃 You are super encouraging.

I encourage you to check out the meetups - both those promoted here in the Events section, as well as on Meetup.com.

It is encouraged that an agent be present during the appraisal and inspection in case anything is over, or under looked.

And now so close to closing I’m afraid that with it showing as a hard inquiry even though it didn’t affect my credit score that my loan will fall through.Does anyone have any words of encouragement or sound advice?