One of the top listing agents in my area told me she refuses to accept offers from Redfin because they use $35/hr zero commission "associate agents" to host inspections/appraisals, etc, rather than the actual deal-writing agent, causing the above to be the norm w/ Redfin rather than the exception. 

There are vendor management rules, servicing rules, foreclosure rules, and a host of other rules that lenders are required to adhere to and investors are required to adhere to.

The MAREI meeting in Overland Park (Kansas City Area) is May 12th - Networking is from 6 pm to 7pm and you can connect with about 10 of our vendors who host a sponsor table, probably 20 other vendors in the room, plus 100 or wo of the areas movers and shakers.Come prepared to network and meet people.First time visitor guest pass available when you pre registerSee the BP calendar for details and links.

The estimated payback period of solar panels varies with location and cost of electricity, but a good guess is somewhere between 7 - 9 years, depending on a host of variables. 

If you use Zillow, HotPads, Apartments.com, etc. then you can just use the keyword filter to do this as shown below:Acquire Cheap... or Free FurnitureMost people who start hosting on Airbnb end up over doing it when it comes to decor and furnishings and under perform on running their business property.

Palm Springs, restricted the total number of stays you can host to 38 per year (I think).

AirDNA and other sites are not going to be able predict what kind of an STR host you are going to be, what kind of exact experience or amenities you are going to provide, all of which dictate your reviews and consequently your booking performance. 

Be sure to check out Meetup.com and the Events section under Networking here on BiggerPockets.I also host a local networking event with other BiggerPocket members each month if you are able to make it.Charlotte, NC REI Networking Meetup - Tues.

They even host an event called pints and properties in the area. 

There are lots of meetups that can be found with the local REIAs, Meetup.com, and the Events section here on BP.I host a monthly networking event as well with other Charlotte area BiggerPocket members.