We then reach out to those contractors and onboard them like any other contractor - so we ensure insurance is up to date, workers comp in place, licensed etc.  

It may be a tough pill to swallow if you feel you’re totally right, but you may be surprised at the LEGAL opinion rendered by counsel.  

I've been there, and it's important to know you're not doing anything wrong, it’s just a tough market right now.

Would like to hire more daily workers to decrease time.

I had a STR in another market get shut down by zoning, so I put construction workers in there on a 30+day stay over the summer and now have a MTR tenant to keep the lights on through May after which I'll sell since I have no guarantee on having another 30+day contract next summer.

This had nothing to do with economic or underwriting issues but was driven by covid and many workers beginning to work from home. 

The market is TOUGH right now for LTRs and STRs.Hope this helps - we are trying to protect you.

Wow, that’s a tough lesson, but one so many of us in real estate can relate to.

The VA and Fha loans have been able to do it but their strict appraisal guidelines make it tough to buy the often older homes in my market in Virginia Beach / Norfolk Area. 

Other introverts will feel comfortable with you and that could actually help your journey......more important qualities are honesty, integrity and being a harder worker than others.Just be yourself and go get started.