I’ve helped several clients in similar situations find their first vacation properties here in Florida, and the Panhandle is fantastic for beginners because of its year-round tourism and robust support networks (property managers, cleaning services, etc.).

Build savings through side hustles like flipping cars or offering handyman services.

Of course, you should switch companies if you are unhappy with their services. 

Ideally LADWP will prioritize the infrastructure repairs and new service requests to these properties as getting power service in LA can be 6-24 months without project prioritization.

I’ve worked with a few tools for property intel, and while no service is 100% accurate, some options have stood out for specific use cases:BatchLeads: They offer a solid skip-tracing tool with good accuracy and detailed reports.

Low fees and the same level of service as another exchange company. 

While their services may seem expensive, they can save you money by maximizing deductions and ensuring compliance with tax laws.

Keep in mind, everyone needs a place to live in landlords provide a service of providing those places and keeping them in good shape, updating it, etc.  

I have a few good friends that would use me if I can service their HM needs.

The only advatange of Private/Hard Money Funding is less paper to non paper work or a Non Tradition Lending programs available like DSCR (debt service coverage ratio) or Bank Statement.