I also looked at hundreds of deals online and visited over a dozen properties before I landed on this 8 unit.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

The counties themselves take 2-4 weeks to record a document online.

It's not about being nit-picky—it’s about ensuring the property is safe for residents.

BP has done such a great job of promoting SFR investing to the masses, that those masses have pushed up real estate prices to where it's now DIFFICULT to cashflow right away.Keep going, but understand you won't get rich in real estate overnight - it's a long-term wealth building strategy.For the short-term, recommend joining a few in-person investor meetings if possible, otherwise online ones.

Would it be safe to purchase a new fridge, deduct maybe 1/2 of cost to replace  current fridge door from the security deposit, provide receipt with explanation?

If your local municipality has an online court records, go to their website and look up both criminal and civil histories.

Go to courthouse in city where your rental is, or see if docket is available online, and write down the names of the attorneys with the most landlord-tenant cases.

A ceiling has collapsed and the property is not safe to enter.

You might also want to look into supplemental insurance for future stays, like Proper Insurance or Safely, to cover situations where Airbnb’s support falls short.I'd be happy to help more.