Customer service needs to be from people that can actually help resolve a situation, not frustrate the guest to the point that they simply hang up.  

Except for contracts that specify that and violations of specific laws that allow for that for the most part people end up paying their own legal fees.

A lot of people start out by buying a SFR & living in it for a year, rent it out and buy another primary residence.

I know a lot of people on BiggerPockets talk about real estate investing as a means to an end, but I'm think I might also just really enjoy the strategy, execution, and hands-on work involved.

I'm exploring different funding options and would love advice on using other people's money (OPM), leveraging business credit, or possibly borrowing against my 401k to keep more of my liquid cash.

Are you using other peoples money, hard money, conventional, or your own cash?

I know people say this often about their states, but I found Burlington ridiculous.  

I highly recommend this read - by far, Jason is one of the most impactful and least discovered coaches I have found. 

Most people looking for a one-year lease have their own furniture.

Yea I always advise people open helocs on their homes before they move, otherwise it's traditional cashouts.