Don't even get us going about S8 tenant retaliation via abuse of utilities!

Another way, you could connect with a host via Airbnb/ VRBO Facebook groups in the area you're searching and ask them what they do and how they handle it.

My lender suggested moving a multi-family from my personal name to an LLC immediately post-closing via quit claim deed.

Depending on local regulations, you can mix up STR/MTR/LTR. 2) Get systems in place in those exact cities; 2 PMs preferably via NARPM, 2 high quality inspectors, and rotating book of handyman, 1 lawyer, and a credit union contact for leverage along with investor friendly nationwide lenders.

But even being a Landlord and outsourcing that staffing via Property Management still requires someone to manage the managers. 

People that have experienced the smell coming through the walls via the interior voids will tell you it is quite potent, persistent and annoying.

Well, if you call finding out this info a "law degree" than I'd have to say via google.... 

These do require more time and organization though.Looking forward, after 5+ years of owning a property, assuming you bought in an appreciating area, you should have enough equity built up via tenants paying down your mortgage for you and appreciation to refinance out of the VA loan (if you haven't already) or even cashout to buy more or to supplement your earnings.Theoretically, if you have enough properties you could refinance at least one a year.

Purchase is ~$500k and rental income will be ~$100k.Also rates may go down resulting in increased cash flow via a refinance.The answer to your question is there are a lot of different ways to make money via RE investing, but it used to be easier to find deals that work.  

If not, they close on the property and look for the flip.They also mentioned the made part of the business a real estate brokerage for the better properties they come across and sell them via the MLS.