It can easily take 6+ months to find a motivated seller. - Just be prepared, because a motivated seller typically has a property with issues you need to be sure you can solve.

Prompt, great communication, efficient ... and most importantly they are 100% legit 😉

Getting into trouble is more about intention, and motivation.

Give them a little extra motivation to maximize property income and keep things running smooth like butter.

There is a 1 bed efficiency guest house on the same lot that we have just listed as an STR.

Any luck on motivating realtors in the area to actually get operating expenses/lease agreements for Jackson County specifically George?

Better yet, accept the fact that there are always going to be the poor, and a good number of these people - especially in class-movable societies like the US - are going to be there because they aren't motivated enough to do anything further. 

If you are consistent with these action items you will avoid most claims, your business will be more profitable,  operate more efficiently and if a claim were to arise you will have all your ducks in a row. 

We didn't buy much from the MLS and if we did, it was either a "handyman special" or it had been on the market 180+ days with a motivated seller willing to take less than market value.This will be the "new normal" going forward and a lot of newer investors will drop out of the acquisition market and just hold what they have.

Our efficient project management and marketing highlighted the home’s transformation, attracting buyers quickly.