Utilities paid by me or lawn mowing and snow, realtor commission for renting, legal expenses etc.  

You definitely want a legal agreement that's forecloseable, getting as much front money as possible so that you're not just in a lurch with nothing if/when they default, and you should get better interest terms for "being the bank" AND I would qualify the buyer just the same as if they had to go to a bank, because you want to know who your partner is in this deal.

First, the tenants signed a legally binding contract and do not just get to walk away on a whim.

Purchasing in your name might be simpler and cheaper upfront, but you’d be personally liable for any legal issues.

But I know I have all the legal side set up LLC, Business Checking account, Business Credit card, and getting my permit for STR since you need one in Alexandria VA.I just find it really hard to message landlord/apartment complexes/management companies since I'm very experienced and was wondering if anyone could give me advice on what to say and how to go about pitching my business model to landlords.Right now what I email them is along the lines of "I hope this email finds you well.

He also had no official identification of the company or the legal representative.

There are not enough Gen Z-ers to replace them, and that puts pressure on (legal citizens) wages, partially offset by immigration.

I went to my local credit union, Wells Fargo, and United Bank and each one turned me down after "checking with legal."  

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