Lastly, credibility is not just that, credibility.What I call "credibility" is  "what ever a seller needs to see read experience from you, your mailer, your website,  to fill in the form.So, having all the documents, sure they may believe you are credible... but they still may not like you!

Chris, your company and website are truly impressive.

I'm sure you've seen this website, but this is the full info: https://www.savannahga.gov/1476/Short-Term-Vacation-RentalsYou could buy a property with a STVR certificate already in place.You could by on Wilmington and Whitmarsh Islands - they are not regulated yet.

I came across some websites that mention hypothetical health concerns about living near a gas station.

The lessons from  "The Millionaire Next Door" are constant themes in our house.

You are making an arbitrage already by 1 to 2%.But then, if you are using a bank to get that line of credit, and use the loan to invest, your interests are deductible.You then reinvest that money that will provide enough cash flow to pay the interest and continues to grow also.I would suggest that you check @Thomas Rutkowski website and Youtube channel You can use a Whole Life or an Index Universal Life Insurance for this strategy.

He showed us the meds she said were MD prescribed & they were in fact just OTC antihistamines. 

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I would greatly appreciate any recommendations for essential resources, such as websites, books, or forums, that have been invaluable to your own real estate investing journey.Furthermore, if you have referrals for trusted professionals in the DC metro area, such as contractors or property managers, I would be immensely grateful.If you're an experienced investor in this region and open to collaborating with an enthusiastic newcomer, I would love to connect and explore potential partnerships.Thank you for your support and advice.

You need to have the property marketed everywhere possible including the MLS, social media, and the other 50 websites you are neglecting, Zillow and Apartments are the only place tenants look.