Mostly about things I do wrong, how I correct it, and the lesson I learn.

Even though it wasn't the answer you were looking for, it is the correct answer.

Purchase price: $187,000 Cash invested: $15,000 Sale price: $259,000 I got tired of moving place to place and worrying about finding roommate, security deposits and not having enough money to deal with maintaining someone elses home.

The loan has come to term and they can’t maintain the property and the current interest rates.

Keep telling me a sob story about her paycheck getting sent to the previous address ( that was 18 days now, not corrected ).- still did not receive the check from the NJ Victims of Crimes office.At this point, I want to file for eviction at the end of the month if she delays the event by 1 day to pay her entire rent ( January and February).My question to you professional is, should I inform her of that decision in advance?

It’s a great reminder to trust your own due diligence and not let others make critical decisions for you, like hiring a property manager.For future investments, building a trusted team and maintaining direct oversight is key, even with remote deals.

If OP can lever-up while maintaining adequate reserves, he will be in better position than buying with heavy cash position.  

if they were that great you'd never see them because they'd all get bought up before they even came to you.I think what @Travis Biziorek is saying is correct - you need a strong network to be successful. 

Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Read the RULES!

@Tom Dieringer After purchasing my first property in 2024, I acquired most of my short-term rental (STR) knowledge from The Short Term Shop, which included maintaining respectful communication with guests, keeping calendar availability up-to-date, and ensuring high-quality listings.When I initially began May of 2024, I opted to list my property exclusively on a single Online Travel Agency (OTA) - Vrbo.