I Enjoyed the extra viewpoint.

Our attorney told me just return the money as the brain damage of going to court and potentially losing (court is really just rolling the dice - small claims court is not about justice and the law but what the "judge" thinks is "fair") is not worth the possible gain.We always sign a lease and any funds paid are first applied to rent and the SD is collected last.

I buy my STR's for fun so that I have cool places I want to go to for my family that pay for themselves and make some money.

This is our first investment together so we're exploring financing options.Wondering if anyone has trusted contacts in private lending/hard money who are able to fund ~$400k in acquisition cost and ~$250-300k in repairs?

Have done several LO and LC transactions on both ends.Did them with integrity.There was a company here in Detroit the 1990's and early 2000's called Phoenix Homes - like the rebirth of the mythical bird.They has a half-page of multiple ads in every Sunday paper, "buy with no money down!".

There needs to be more and more money circulated now that our currency is not backed by anything.

If you are out of money on this, it's time for creativity and elbow grease! 

What have been your experiences with Skip tracking software.... which do you feel has the best features for the most value for the money?

I have a great credit score and a good amount of money saved.

Does anyone know of any real estate brokers in California that offers the MLS-only membership as I don't want to pay all the extra fees to be a part of CAR/NAR.