For DST it passed my risk profile check mark.

Check local rental listings to get a realistic sense of rental rates and vacancy rates.

Banker suggested using check, Zelle or wiring money from bank current bank account but my name will be on the check, wire, etc. 

3) Check out some of the local meetups that you can find in this forum!

I would first make sure to run a detail search on property. make sure you're talking to who the owner actually is. second, I check and see how much equity the homeowner has, and if there are any lien on the property. after you gather all that, then you can have an investor friendly agent help you with drafting a contract. so, you can have a contract in hand but also a Lien on the title, to make sure you're getting paid. 

If they can't figure out their issues, don't renew and find new renters.If one of them wants to rent alone, check their financials to confirm they can afford the rent alone.

KW Specialty6.Delos InsuranceAnd a few other smaller onesI recommended my Farmers contact mainly because she is also a broker and can check for other coverage.

Check out @lamassuleads on IG.

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Check those two lists against all of the lists and articles you have been reading to see where the closest crossover is.That is how you find a competitive advantage.If you build an out-of-state funnel with everyone you just met, you will not have a competitive advantage.Number 1 above gives you a personal, geographic advantage.