Beyond that, a healthy familiarity with the nuts-and-bolts of all things REI (market research, strategies, deal analysis, property management, etc.) goes a long way in communicating with the team and articulating exactly what you're looking for.

That kind of stuff is what really drives me the most nuts about the program, the fraud/abuse of the system.

Hi @Russell Brazil!

Quote from @Russell Brazil: Put a larger down payment Would you put 40% down?

Goal is to get one that has equity, covers the nut (PITI) plus a little and you can get your cash out on the refi. 

Looking to understand more about the nuts/bolts of what these folks are pitching.

Mapping and GIS are great too, but we'll stick to the nuts and bolts here.My question is, with regard to providing high quality, investment-savvy title research, do you also make a habit of jumping down to City Hall or another series of municipal buildings to check for zoning, permitting, and utility issues in addition to your courthouse work?

Quote from @Russell Brazil: In Virginia you'll need to become a licensed agent to wholesale.

We go whole lot deeper than just the nuts and bolts of a STR business. 

Quote from @Russell Brazil: I'm all for that.