Again, on the flip side, the brokers on our list who have been around for a long time (a decade) have become quite reliable.

I feel your pain.It seems that if a servicing company underperforms or if there are compliance problems, lenders switch to a more reliable servicer.

The cost of a virtual office typically starts at around €120 per month, depending on the location, making it an affordable and professional option for entrepreneurs.If you're interested, here are some reliable companies offering this service in Spain:Regus: www.regus.comWeWork: www.wework.comSpaces: www.spacesworks.comUtopicus: www.utopicus.esMyOffice: www.myoffice.esFor me, Regus is one of the best options due to its reputation and quality of service.

And you need your property occupied by a reliable tenant.

Permits can vary widely by location, so having a reliable contractor network will help streamline that part of the process.Also, don’t forget to factor in things like insurance, especially in hurricane-prone areas.

Since you plan to travel often, focusing on systems and building a reliable team: agent, lender, property manager, and contractor. 

In my circle of family and friends, I will say that anyone that owns RE especially in CA has over at least several million in networth and they weren't high W2 earners (no surgeons or attorneys, but librarians, accountants, etc) but this takes years 15 to 30+ years..

Hi Brandon,Thank you for your reply, definitely trying to avoid the scammersI'm currently under contract and looking for reliable/credible lenders.

A simple baseline plan might’ve steered him toward properties with more reliable maintenace histories or a stronger neighborhood profile, saving him a lot of sweat.

I’ve been researching local professionals and would welcome any advice on how to vet and connect with reliable team members, particularly in a high-cost area like the Bay Area.As for hard money, I haven’t explored it in depth yet, but I’m open to the idea for the right deal.