Just a quick tip -  you can leverage your existing network of title companies, lenders, and other real estate agents to find off market deals.

. - Just be careful with this one as we once had a tenant store stove/fridge outside in the yard - during the winter -- so they were ruined.

Just be sure to carefully consider the financing costs and make sure your STR income can comfortably cover them.

I never cared what they are making as the assignment fee, as long as I knew the numbers worked on my end.As for a purchase & rehab lender that will finance up to 100% of the wholesaler's assignment fee - I can introduce you to one that finances that and also 100% of the purchase & rehab up to 65-75% of the ARV.As a lender I sometimes receive off-market properties from wholesalers and other sources and share them to our borrowers if they fit what they are seeking.

Just be aware that the city is underdeveloped and you might want to be extra careful when choosing tenants to make sure that you'll be collecting your rent every month. 

Do your research on the forums for general tips on hiring a PM, what to look for, what to look out for, good stories, bad stories, learn from others about their experiences with all kinds of PMs all over the place and take what you learn when you're speaking to PMs in your area so you can more easily see red flags, or green flags!

We made the tenant pay for the pumping.Also... ask the Health Dept if they have had any repairs on the system. 

Research your local laws carefully and see which valid reason works the best to not renew her lease. 

It’s taking Seller a while to provide the HVAC report but while time passes after due diligence - Flooring cost is way too expensive at the price point they’re asking for 130K + Care of property never took place till decided to sell so I’m not comfortable any longer - Home sits on corner lot on a slight hill with crawl space - Lots of weather changes has caused the home to settle + improper supports needed. 

Adding rooms does create the potential for more conflict but carefully thought-out floorplans, designate wet and dry storage spaces, and provide supplies.