We finally have our STR property set up and rolling, listings cranking on Airbnb and VRBO, and on our way towards getting enough 5 star reviews to kick the machine into high gear. 

Sometimes, the best thing to do is doing nothing.2008 and 2009 came and all the stars lined up.  

Has Spring ISD (I went to Spring High when it was rated 5 stars) been an issue for you getting in tenants? 

We have one Gold Star tenant who does everything you ask w/o even a whimper.

NO ONE AT LOAN STAR HARD MONEY HAS BEEN ABLE TO BE REACHED.The nameless lady I spoke to at FMC said the file is in line for funding. 

Cop in WA star here., just over 10 years.

My dad started in this bizz in CA in 1962,,, as a family RE bizz we bought thousands of these lots over the years at tax sales and other venues.. then sold them for 50 down 50 a month.. 8 to 18% interest.Same scenario you see with Texas 20 acre parcels for 2k down 40k and in Montana you could buy 20S the same way before the movie stars found Montana...My pop bought thousands of these over the years. it was not uncommon to buy lots for less than 50 bucks at the tax sales. the 50 down payment we had all our money back.. then we would sell the paper to note buyers in Beverly hills.. for 50% discounts..

I have seen this a few times now.I have also seen properties with 3 to 3.5 star ratings, rank ahead of my properties which have years worth of 5 star reviews.  

In 2013, they even went on a television show hosted by former "Star Trek" legend William Shatner to pitch their offerings.

A left you a 5 star review