The decision you must make is where do you want to live from a lifestyle perspective.

You can check the NMLS for licensing (some servicers will operate without being properly licensed in that state).  

Now, ca n you learn to properly do creative financing from a mentor/coach/investor - of course.

In order for money to go to work it needs to be invested properly.

Still, not changing over the utilities in the winter is stupid but the PM should have checked the unit to make sure everything was set properly - heat down but not off, lights off, etc. 

While both involve finding and properly securing a site and bringing it to full entitlement, the ground-up process includes the land piece but gets way more involved and complex to execute.The full "Monty" for ground-up development needs to include financial literacy, an explanation of metrics, and how they work.

Those rentals debt serviced and also covered my California monthly rent (I know some of you may question paying someone else's mortgage) but at that time, I preferred the renting lifestyle which placed me much closer to work, my family, my clients, and friends.

Properly collecting these fees is a key part of financial success in real estate investment.And hey, why stop there?

Dealing with S8 tenants successfully requires proper screening.One of the best screening tools is to inspect their current home - how it looks is how yours will look within 90 days or less.

You've had lots of investors, nobody is complaining, you aren't over hyping your past deals but they are easily verifiable and have the proper filings.