Ultimately it's less of a science than an art, but people rarely truly change so what they did is probably what they'll do.

If it’s in Michigan and you put it in a Wyoming LLC, what will happen is they’ll sue you in Michigan and it will still go by Michigan law…Wyoming law will have virtually no bearing.

Instead, shut off the water to the toilet and place a sign on the door "Art exhibit: Non-functioning bathroom."

Collecting rents is an art and a science.What you should depends on where they are with their late rents.

Pairing that with relationship-building will help you uncover off-market opportunities and find local experts who can guide you.For meetups, here are a few ideas:Indianapolis Real Estate Investors Association (Indy REIA): They have a mix of virtual and in-person events and are a good starting point for networking with other investors in the Indy market.Louisville Real Estate Investors Group (REIG): A similar organization for the Louisville market, with educational and networking opportunities.Check out BiggerPockets Meetups: Many cities have local meetups organized by investors active on BiggerPockets, and they often include virtual options.Facebook Groups: Look for local investing groups like "Indianapolis Real Estate Investors" or "Louisville REI."

Basic staging with an agent usually means they give you insight into how you should:Declutter and depersonalize by removing photos and personal itemsArrange your furniture to improve the room’s flow and make it feel biggerAdd plants, move art, or re-arrange other accessoriesFull-service staging is another option if your house needs more hands-on attention.

(One virtual and one local).   

Hi All - does anyone have experience with purchasing a course on learning the art of doing real estate title searches?

I'm unsure if they lend on new builds or not, they do have a website where you can set a virtual meeting with them.https://www.goodfaithfund.com/

In New Jersey, there are numerous brokerages to chose from, and I highly suggest you do a google search and look into 100% virtual real estate brokerages in New Jersey.