The rental equity is a cushion and not being depleted.As far as doing what I did then and doing it now it would require a total different strategy but then as now I did and would continue working doubling the effects of my efforts.

As these numbers really effect what you should pay for the building.

What are effective ways to offer mentorship and coaching to new agents?

.: •Curbio develops a strong reputation for quality and efficiency•Homeowners are attracted to Curbio’s ability to get things done efficiently, reliably and cost-effectively (no nightmare renos that go on forever)•Curbio continues to enlist realtors as strategic sales partners, by devising a referral commission program for them, to mitigate channel conflict•Curbio maintains sufficient decision-making control (e.g. project types; material & appliance options)•Homeowners are given sufficient preference choices within strict guidelines (e.g. color palettes; good-better-best options materials)But I suspect one of these two growth scenarios for Curbio might happen beforehand:•Expand current offerings to owners of rental properties•License technical infrastructure and processes to qualified contractors

Buy right and have written screening criteria.  75% of landlording effectively is tenant selection.

It's an effective temporary measure to buy a small amount of time to figure things out but its like poisoning the well, it will have long lasting effect on your personal credit and dismissing the BK won't change the credit impact.If you are doubting the validity of the lady's claim to the property, file a quiet title action and have her prove it belongs to her.

I have found it very difficult to find an effective property manager to manage section 8 tenants.

Price is actually an effective filter for neighborhoods, but after 7 years of appreciation 250k is really the lowest I would go for a duplex (these used to be about 120k-140k back in 2015).

When all the expenses associated with owning and maintaining that house exceed the rent you can get from the property you are effectively upside down and are actually paying your tenant to live in the property.  

I have bought several properties before using conventional financing and usually a transfer of $25,000 would have to season in my account for 2 months.Is this requirement still in effect for cash offer buying.