It does not appear that many newbies (or experienced) investors are buying much (transaction levels are at record lows). 

Success stories are happening every day,  I have clients breaking record rents on house hack more so than ever.  

Since you’re planning a mix of long-term and short-term rentals, keeping detailed records and setting up a solid system for managing finances early on will be key.

"I'm willing to cancel the eviction so it doesn't reflect on your record if you vacate on x day and pay x toward your outstanding balance"Most tenants are unaware of the long-term consequences when they have an eviction on their record.

Lemos: Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: well there is a few ways you can do that.. and Assignment gives the world notice that you own your % as its recorded at the county recorder. 

If you submitted an itemized breakdown within 30 days of your move-out date, there should be no issues.Did you take any photos for your records?

Supply will be a Tale of Two Halves: In the multifamily sector, we will see another year of near-record setting supply hit the US.

However, once you have a relationship built up and solid track record with your private lenders, you should be able to also do 2nd (and even 3rd position).

I promise you they will respond to this by saying "Hi Victor, I don't see your name in our records, please give me a call so we can address your concerns" It's all for show.

We give our proven tenants some slack when they are upgrading since we already have a proven record with them.