One of the advantages of this forum is it makes you brave, rich and famous!!

I am investing in REI for my families future and have absolutely no intent of looking to "get rich quick", replace a job, or use father time as an excuse to make hasty decisions and potentially leveraging myself too far.

I never said he wasn't rich or successful.

Communicate well and perform when you say you will and they will reach back out to you for additional deals.

Good communication with tenants that sets expectations is also useful.Belts and suspenders . . .

I think it comes down to good communication both ways. 

Prioritize the lender that communicates well and actually answers your questions correctly and in a timely manner.

@DL Martin Haha, I love what you posted about B&P, I never really read them, that is why California is rich in penalties.

It will not be easy finding a good property, but we started communicating with some local agents.Sale price was $68,500, rent for the property is $650, cash flow should be around $230 per month and it appraised for asking price.

I believe Airbnb has a system in place for handling disputes between guests and hosts, and they may offer compensation for damages or issues caused by a guest.I would start by documenting everything: A detailed written description of the incident and timeline, records of all your communications with the guests, before/after photos of the damage done to the furniture and the bedsheet, a statement from the neighbors about the trespassing incident, etc.Then I'd approach Airbnb looking for guidance.