But because an HOA made the mistake and the county operated a crooked auction the purchase will just get back what they bid, $6600.  

Learned all the lessons needed on this one for sure.I am now feeling the positive pressure from the huge mistake and looking to leverage all the resources I can to make sure I do long-distance real estate investing the right way from here on out.GOAL: I plan to purchase 3-5 SFH to hopefully cashflow $2,500+ in the next 2-3 months.

Building a strong network is key, and you’re definitely in the right place to connect with experienced investors and learn from their successes (and mistakes!) 

I think the biggest mistake that people make, is thinking that investing in STR´s is some totally different style of real estate. 

Most importantly, you will make mistakes, so wake up, try your best, forgive yourself if you make mistakes, and try again tomorrow.

That' a very costly mistake. 

Quote from @Evan Ross: One of the most common mistakes I see with amateur landlords: attempting to build goodwill with their tenants.

Hi Torrean:We all have learned from our mistakes. 

After I wrote those posts something wasn't sitting right about what I wrote and realized I made some mistakes.  

Partnering with local experts who understand zoning, permitting, and market nuances can help you avoid costly mistakes and maximize returns.If you're in a high-cost area, out-of-state investing can provide access to markets with better entry points and higher ROI potential.