That alone was the biggest improvement for my business practices and allowed me to take all of my bookkeeping in-house and eliminate the expense I was shelling out for a bookkeeper.

I know Deed in Lieu is a common and normal practice.

Focus on one strategy, practice analyzing deals, and take consistent small steps like attending events and building relationships.

I have a call scheduled with someone on his team for Monday & hopefully that gives a little better direction / insight into best practices for new members.  

That is one of my moves is to report Baselane to FTC for such fradulent practices, despite covered in footnotes in terms and conditions.

And while seller financing is a very common practice in business acquisition, the good deals are not being done with high levels of it.Particularly with smaller deals, and especially with a business like a laundromat, there are cash buyers out there.

To get started - I’d recommend connecting with local STR investors and researching Hawaii’s regulations.

Invelo is a true all-in-one solution for real estate investors, built with industry-proven best practices.

Curious if this is normal practice or in other management agreements people have signed? 

It's a good practice to overestimate costs and underestimate after-repair values (ARV) to keep your expectations realistic.