Couple books that may be helpful to get you started Multi-family: Multi-family Millions by David LindahlFinancing Options - BP ForumsFlipping: JScott's book on FlippingLandlording - Landlording on Auto-Pilot by Mike ButlerGeneral Real Estate - ABC's of Real Estate Investing Ken McElroy and Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Garry Keller Network with other members in the area you are wanting to invest and get insider market insights and real estate trends.

SBA's regulations on leasing require that the small business occupy at least 51% of the rentable property if the 504 project is for an existing building and at least 60% of the rentable property (with the intent to move into at least an additional 20%) if the 504 project is new construction.Eligible Borrowers: For-profit, non-publicly traded businessesTangible business net worth (including affiliates) not to exceed $15 millionAverage net income of the business not to exceed $5 million over the previous two yearsOwnership must generally be comprised of 51% U.S. citizens or Legal Permanent Residents (some exceptions apply)Examples of Property Types Fountainhead Finances:Medical offices or medical facilities (such as labs and clinics)Office buildings (including office condos)Warehouses (and other industrial properties)Day care facilities (for children or adults)Free-standing restaurantsLimited-service, flagged hotels (some unflagged destination hotels will be considered)Auto repair shopsAssisted-living facilitiesCall to ask about many other property types that are eligibleIneligible Borrowers: Non-profits (except sheltered workshops)Passive holders of real estate and/or personal propertyLending institutions (mortgage brokers and correspondent lenders are eligible)Life insurance companies (franchised agents are eligible)Businesses located in a foreign countryBusinesses selling products or services through a pyramid planGambling concernsBusinesses which restrict patronageGovernment owned entities (excluding Native American tribes)Consumer and marketing cooperatives (producer cooperatives are eligible)Businesses engaged in loan packagingBusinesses that have previously defaulted on a Federal loanBusinesses engaged in political or lobbying activitiesIneligible Use of Funds: Working capitalInventoryRolling stockBusiness “good will” or “blue sky”

Brandon is correct - the agreement between the Cincinnati MLS and Zillow for the auto-push expired some time ago.

Those you have to be careful with too as they have a knack for creating 'artificial demand' in the form of auto bidding and not necessarily making it super clear that you are sometimes bidding against your self. 

If she wants to pay a years rent up front, couldn't you just have her open an account with the years rent that she wants to pay and then set up auto-draft payments to you monthly? 

Michigan used to be a booming state with all the big auto companies and good jobs.  

I am happy to hop on a call and explain in depth the differences between banks, pharmacies, restaurants, dollar stores, auto stores and the money down and debt structure for each with no obligation just free help.

I am looking at an auto-checkin kiosk system to eleminate staff, but I don't know the demand with a motel with no staff (except cleaning).  

The educating, contacting and the followups so its done all on auto pilot.

Requiring all of your contractors carry workers compensation, liability and auto insurance, provide you with a certificate of insurance and sign a contract requiring the proper risk transfer is certainly the safest way to go.