What market trends and obstacles are you encountering that Dave can help you tackle?

Search the BP for ADU appraisals to encounter numerous examples.

They may even create fake websites that look like the IRS in order to steal your login credentials.Deception on Social Media: There is a lot of misinformation and scams being circulated on social media.

Ask your attorney about the laws in your state but hopefully this ridiculous emotional support pet scamming (IMO) will be put to a stop. 

At least, I've never encountered two that looked alike.

Your experience with the DSCR loan process sounds frustrating, but it's not entirely uncommon for borrowers to encounter last-minute changes, especially in complex transactions like cash-out refinances. 

Anything that seems like quick and easy money is likely very high risk or a scam. 

The only thing I can suggest when you are raising money are you let the ones you are raising the money from you are putting 20% to 30% of your money in the deal most know it is a scam when someone is asking for 100%.

The biggest obstacle I'm encountering now is the making up the initial down payment.

And once you've got an approved applicant, then you present them with your lease, which needs to be comprehensive in its protection for you and of your property (mine is 24 pages and counting as I encounter new issues, and it contains fines for certain violations) - check your state laws.