I’ve received a number of responses from investors essentially stating that they use a simple buy/rent/hold approach in small residential properties, and have accumulated net worths in the 1 - 3 million $ range starting with just one mortgaged SFR. 

I doubt an attorney would take up the case for $30,000 but you can take her to Small Claims and attempt to get something out of her.

When you’re new to a market, I highly advise starting small to get a feel for it while you build your trusted team.

I looked over at the glass door nearby that led to a small balcony thinking that maybe I should stand there.

I own property there, as well as a small property management company.

The roof looks in relatively good shape (I don't know the age) although I did notice a very small leak in one part of it and the facia is rotted in several places. 

Thanks very much.You can take some of the equity out via a HELOC to do the repairs, but it's not like you can refinance when complete and do a small BRRRR.

We were one of three in class of ~30 individuals (small or large, you judge) by the end of the 12 week program.

Also, in a mainstream asset class like value-added multifamily, I see no reason to take a risk on a sponsor that doesn't have full real estate cycle experience or that lost anything more than a small amount of money (and prefer no money lost).

If you want to keep it, maybe it could be worth retooling on your STR market and marketing (inexpeienve) it for a Corporate Retreat or Small Destination Wedding Venue.