If you have experience self-managing LTR, then the screening/background checks/setting up payments should be a breeze.

  - It is technically possible to identify more than 3 properties, but the rules suddenly change once you identify 4 or more. 

I have a background and education in Construction Engineering and worked in commercial construction for the better part of a decade while I was investing in residential real estate on the side.I've been in brokerage as a real estate advisor for the past 4+ years full time and I specialize in 2-4 unit residential multifamily which accounts for half of what I do (about 2 or 3 multifamily deals a month) and the other half consist of single family homes and condos.I grew up in San Diego and its all I know, I got my undergrad in Construction Engineering and Graduate degree in Business locally also.I am a big fan of starting off investing locally with low money down and that is how I personally started myself...I read a ton of books and listened to countless hours of podcasts but all the magic happened when I stopped reading and listening and started taking action.Welcome and feel free to send me a private message if you want to chat.

Will trade golf lessons for mentoring 😁 @Joshua Ostler As a professional golfer, your background may provide you with an advantage over other investors.

Some background: My husband and I closed on a piece of land in the City of Spartanburg in July with our LLC.

You should certainly start the process earlier than maturity, especially at the very least within a couple months of the maturity date - there can always be things that cause delays and pushes and even missing the maturity date by a couple weeks can have harmful consequences (since it will technically be a default / missed payment even if the lender is OK with it).Also, commercial loans even with the strictest prepayment protections / lockout periods will almost always have at least a 3-month open period prior to the Maturity Date

They need to have proof of insurance (indemnifying you) and can pass your background check (see your local unified judicial system website to search background).Where to find these tradespeople? 

"Buyer to receive $5000 credit at closing, Buyer agrees to replace subfloor with 3/4 plywood, mildew resistant and sound proof flooring insulator"Obvious labor is expensive, What are your thoughts on this.. the actual subfloor is fine but its in the contract to install new subfloor anywaywith the "replace subfloor", could I install new 3/4 plywood over the existing subfloor which technically i am replacing the subfloor or do i need to discard the old subfloor and install the 3/4 plywood??  

Do they have a background in their offering?

There's very good reasons you have to be licesensed and pass a criminal background check to get a license.