I have borrowers come to me who have fallen victim to this at least once a month.Please be careful - no reputable lender will EVER ask for cash before closing and will have a solid online and brick and mortal presence.

This is why we purchased the business LLC and all its assets including all booking sites, web presence, client and vendor list and transfers of all USVI legal documents such as business license, LLC, etc.....We were originally scheduled to close 8/25/17 that did not happen due to Seller not having a certificate of good standing, expired business license and the survey came back with encroachments, a neighboring fence.

What I wound up doing was forming a Limited Partnership composed of a handful of high (accredited) net worth individuals.

I've got bandit signs going up every weekend, working on my bayareacashbuyers.com web presence, and I'm working on getting a probate/absentee owner mailing list set up.

I think part of the problem might be the fact that the county does not have a very strong online presence. 

So we are addressing the videos and classes to strengthen our online presence.

PS If anyone wants to supply feedback here can trade knowledge about acting, personal/executive presence/confidence as that is my coaching business which I have been doing successfully for 10 years.

After spending additional time with a rental in central Eastmoor, we were drawn to the Berwick neighborhood.The neighborhood seems to have a strong single family, owner occupied presence with some rentals, but not an extreme amount.

(also I mean "lightweight" in terms of lower overhead, not as in not-serious, but I was also in a hurry when I composed that post and wasn't exactly clear; I was referring to companies like Evolve)I agree with you 100% with your assessment of AirBNB's handling of the Covid situation and why it was abominably wrong.  

I would think the bank knows the current rate for NPN's and will balk at low ball bids....If you buy in Georgia make sure you know the laws there. after 5 notes you need a physical presence.