One of the more overlooked downsides is the funding fee; however, if you have a service-connected disability rating, the VA funding fee is usually waived. 

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

Once the seller signs it, use your CRM to mass-contact investors/developers/flippers in that area (perhaps using your database/services in a different way to identify these LLCs/people) and sell them your contract with an assignment fee. 

.📜 Know the rules – No "deal-making" in the forums (that means no advertising, pitching services, or looking for partners).

although I'm skeptical of going with her service, it is pretty logical because she would be helping me rent out a property long-term but sublease it for Airbnb.

All new flooring, painting, throughout the house.

To get started, I would recommend interviewing some TK providers in the OKC and AL markets to find out who provides the service and experience you seek as an out-of-area investor.

Quote from @Josh Otero: Hi BP community, I know you've got some crazy tenant stories and I want to hear it.I'll go first:1) I was managing a 5 story apartment building and a dog fell off the 4th floor balcony because of the owner not paying attention.

The focus is more on the property's potential income and your ability to service the debt.

Specifically in finding quality contractors servicing the Island.