It’s refreshing to see someone leveraging both traditional methods and community engagement... it’s a solid mix.

I also have the text logs, since I stopped talking to him on the phone so that we would have a record of his communication with us concerning the rent.  

The best way to feel out the type of lender you will be dealing with is by seeking referrals and communicating directly with them during the origination process.

However, if they are still considered a short-term guest under lodging rules, you may have more flexibility, though the specifics can depend on local regulations in Seattle.Since this can become a legal gray area, I recommend documenting all agreements, payments, and communication with the guest.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

Here's how I see the strengths of Podio:- it does CRM, Project Management, collaboration, and communications--all in the same system.  

Friends with rentals have generally indicated that the cosigner is either nowhere to be found or ignores all communication when needed.

I'm working on part of an investment strategy and I'm curious about having one more valuable property that, either through a large down payment or BRRR method comes in at 70 LTV, versus using creative financing to have multiple less valuable properties at high LTV.So, assuming all properties would be at just above break even, is it better to have one $600k property at 70% LTV, or four $300k properties at 95% LTV?

The question behind the question is that I'm trying to figure out how to communicate with property owners that have under-utilized assets.

So, some food for thought.Trusts seem to be the preferred method of liability and asset protection among the wealthy.