Prepare to be tenacious to get what you want here. 

Post on local Facebook pages for contractor referrals, go to local REIAs, and ask your potential agents and PMs (even if not using a PM at first...you may at some point).There is only so much that service providers can do and many of them are far from "experts"; so, be prepared to be your own expert at being willing to figure stuff out as you move forward.

At any time, anything can happen to a host and it's best to be prepared!

Buckle up, and prepare for total loss, or an additional capital call or two in 2025.

Maybe preparing to pivot. 

I've largely stayed away from the "sub-to" buz word, but I have done a couple sub-to flips knowing that I only needed to hold onto them a couple months and I was prepared to pay off the notes if they were called.Sub-to for long-term hold on the other hand has me nervous. 

. - Just be prepared, because a motivated seller typically has a property with issues you need to be sure you can solve.

In reality, you are never going to be fully prepared by watching YouTube videos on how to invest in real estate.

I'll just add, you need to prepare the scene before taking a picture.

You can try your luck to see how long it’ll take for the roots to re-grow, but be prepared to eventually make the proper repairs.