The biggest pain in the butt is also the best for increasing bookings and that is the hot tub.

They also hide their markups3) Biggest challenge with owners & maintenance, is owners think everything "takes only 5 minutes".

If you want off market deals, typically the best deals are the ones you are going to source on your own, not from an agent or wholesaler. 

I was determined and wanted something that I could sustain for the long term for my family's livelihood and control the effort I put in and the results I got from that effort.I specialize in sourcing properties for fix and flip investors nationwide (wholesaling, but with real-world experience and closed profitable deals for myself and my investor partners) with a roadmap to acquire rental properties as finances permit.A lot of our deals are currently coming through organic search as I have a background in substantial traffic generation through search engine optimization and organic means.

Start with a rental that has modest rehab requirements such as updating kitchens and bathrooms and make sure you qualify for permanent financing through a lending source that offers interest rates similar to that of  a bank.

It wasn’t the biggest spread, but the experience was priceless.

They buy and source their own deals.  

But I think the your point on this causing a business loss is what's going to be my biggest huddle.

My biggest advice for people would be as follows.Know why your in the real estate game, and why a specific niche.

However, we often facechallenges in sourcing suitable properties through traditional MLS listings.