Here are some important questions to ask when choosing a specialist.Does the firm have engineering licenses with the state authorities?

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

But mostly keep in mind that any property you find the local landlords already know about and did not desire it.

But if you have a cash buyer who is specifically looking for income property, and even more specifically a vacation rental property,  I firmly believe that there is a value add from having a working STR there.

The ability to manage investments requires a desire.

While the property's location was desirable, it was evident that the house had been neglected for several years.

Be firm and follow the law, don't let her fall further behind. 

Yes they suck. ...alot lol.Nice south bay burbs are still highly desirable, low DOM, naturally appreciate and coupled with value add still present good returns.Ironically techies (from many different cultures) still want a 3/2 picket fence house.This strategy, however, comes at great personal discomfort.

Nice to have a problem that the properties have appreciated so much that the LTV is below my desired LTV goal.  

Keep moving the goal posts back until the desired outcome is achieved.