Has anyone had good experience with Furnished Finder in your market or if in Houston even better?

It was an enormous rehab and I didn't have the experience or the contractors to take it on.

I would like to find a mentor/agent who has experience with Foreclosures (HUD) who would be willing to answer questions and work together in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area.I'm on a new journey in life and finally taking steps in the Investor direction... something I should have done a long time ago.

Managing a rental property can be challenging, especially if it’s your first experience.

Let's look at your example of a roofer, assuming he owns the company.He has to pay for employees- they still get paid, even if they are not giving 100% effort.He has to pay his workers to go back for warranty work - effectively paying them to do the same job twice.He has to pay for equipment, even when it's not being used 100% of the time.- but the company he bought it from still gets paid.He has to pay for advertising, whether it works or not.- but the advertising company still gets paid.He has to pay for accounting services, payroll services, tax services, legal services, etc.- they all get paid whether he makes money or not.So, what's your point?

Wondering if anyone has had positive experiences. 

Now you are saying you have no experience owning/operating an STR, that's another hit.  

Make sure the lender you choose has a strong background in this type of lending...check them out on Linked In to see their experience level.

Does anyone have any experience with buying and selling in a flood plain?

., so I would be interested to a) hear other BP members' lender recommendations for this sized property and also b) other members' experiences working with Fannie, Freddie, etc.