Truth be told, what you need is in fact very simple and where most make mistakes is actually in their day to day operations.

The sad truth is there's rarely recourse available or even when there is, it's not economical to pursue and very few who get hurt know what they signed up for in the first place.

Hopefully, he has the courage to continue on his REI education journey, and keep coming back to this awesome community where others will actually give him advice. sometimes the truth is what is needed.. wholesaling is a dying niche states are outlawing it as we speak.

I would love to say more but people wont believe the truth, they will only believe what they think is true.

My golden rule is to answer every phone call and tell the truth.

(A lot of people talk themselves up above and beyond their actual experience, instead of just being truthful with their standing.) 

BiggerPockets is not in a place to verify the truth or falsity of these claims.

The ability to speak the hard truth with empathyIt doesn't matter how good a mentor is: if they don't mesh with you personally, it will be a disaster.

Look, just because you can't, which in truth is you don't or won't, has zero bearings on other persons ability to put in the work and make things happen. 

(Trying to skimp on coverage by not telling them you're Airbnb-ing the place will defeat the purpose of insurance if they deny a claim because you weren't truthful.)There are specific STR insurance carriers like Proper Insurance, but most major carriers offer a rider for vacation rental or short-term rental insurance as well.