Note origination where the borrower owns multiple properties with little or no debt, needs a loan for an acquisition, but can’t produce proof of income sufficient to get institutional financing.  

Contract is very clearly and states that if seller cannot produce a clean title than EM is to be returned to the buyer.

@Robby Sanchez Calling property managers who know the market(s) that you're looking in will produce the best results. 

The paid off property is an attractive and way lower risk / less work investment from my seat.

Thank you for that tip Matt, making each unit have a bath would be much more attractive.

Highlight nearby conveniences and any neighborhood growth to attract interest.Focus on framing the size as a bonus that buyers get more space and value for their money compared to smaller homes.

DT Long Beach: beachy urban setting with smaller units 1bdr; close to tourist attractions, and thinking I can STR one unit; BUT high crime rate (90 percentile); properties are older but more attractiveIs it better to go into a slightly better neighborhood in boring Riverside or a more crime ridden area of cool kid Long Beach?

It all comes down to picking the right areas that work well with your personality and attract the type of clientele you feel comfortable working with. 

I'm seeking advice on scaling my real estate portfolio and attracting potential investors.

Earlier this year, we were also posted on Booking.com, and while the listing did produce several reservations, it came with a huge amount of frustration and more last-minute cancellations that we've experienced (significantly more as a %) than the other 2 booking platforms, Airbnb and VRBO.