I've heard that about the algorithm and changing your listings but didn't know about getting so closely involved with Airbnb + VRBO.

Should I go through with taking ownership of the property and try to salvage it for profit or do I refrain from even involving myself in the situation as it may cost more than it's worth to save it?

I involved insurance, remediation, restoration and they all did their part and finished in 2 weeks.

My wife also made it clear that if we were going to expand beyond what we already own, she didn’t want to be involved in managing them.

So for example, let's say a friend of mine wants to get involved in real estate but doesn't have the time, knowledge, experience, or resources to do it very well.

I cant speak for every deal they have ever done, but I will say that any deals That I was involved in with safeguard and there was any issue whatsoever they jumped in and worked diligently to solve the issue as if it was there own money. 

I am VERY involved in all aspects of my business...and, although I trust, I also know how everything is done and verify most things.

Make sure every dime is deposited into the trust account.Private lending, like syndication investing, doesn’t involve many transactions.

There are variables involved, and there’s of course skill and effort required not just calls.

Investing in single-family residence fix-and-flip projects in New York involves purchasing distressed or undervalued single-family homes, renovating them, and selling them at a profit.