.), and anything else that is important to them.Ask follow-up questions to dig deeper and learn more (without being too intrusive) then jot down any relevant notes so that you can reference them down the line during your follow-up calls.

The appeal of Rentvine is the customer service and help getting set up. 

I wouldn't tell you not to purchase up there only do not expect much appreciation.  

We currently still have the AK condo rented out and have bought a house in Phoenix that we are currently are fixing up. 

Michael had built his portfolio from the ground up, starting with a single rental property.

Underestimate the costs and come up short needing the funds?

I think the easiest way is just to set up an excel file for the property and put together a punch list, room by room. 

Off-market, agent-listed, or are you networking with other investors who have deals lined up?

My wife and I have built up a portfolio of 14 strs over the past few years.

If you are willing to do mid-term, you open a lot of boxes up.