So unless im prepared to lawyer up 3k just to try and get some of it back the answer "just walk away from your deposits, im trustworthy" doesnt work for me.I have prepaid for work from big names, Lowes installs etc.

However, because the Department of the Treasury recognizes that reporting companies may need additional time to comply given the period when the preliminary injunction had been in effect, we have extended the reporting deadline as follows:Reporting companies that were created or registered prior to January 1, 2024 have until January 13, 2025 to file their initial beneficial ownership information reports with FinCEN.

At the heart of effective property management lies the ability to balance the competing interests of three critical stakeholders: owners, tenants, and vendors.

Some of them have phone numbers as well, but pretty much all of them are marked as Do Not Contact.Does this seem like an effective track to stay on?

I am leaning the local route as it seems to be the most cost effective option.

Being able to enter a property with only 5% down means you can leverage your money way more effectively as well.

Tenant screening, especially here in Chicago, is one of the most important things you have to prioritize learning - learning it the hard way is the fastest, but not always the most cost-effective (I know from experience haha)If you still need a solid eviction attorney, please let me know! 

"I am no lawyer, but terms of service are occasionally challenged & found insufficient.  

you know they will lawyer up and be going after everyone. 

If you're investing in real estate out of your home state don't you have, at minimum, a Realtor, Contractor, Property Manager, Lawyer, etc. in the state where you're looking to create a local presence?