After 45 years investing across many asset classes, many investment types, and everything from lowest risk to outright gambles, I think I finally know the answer.The biggest divide is between investments in which operational control over that investment is with the investor, and investments in which control rests with another party.  

The price I thought was fair for the quality and that assurance these ones were not breaking. 

Does seem fairly reasonable 🤔 went high on the Reno estimate and maintenance costs ect and low on the rental amounts.. so hopefully it will work out better.. 

You've probably heard of big Landlords losing property, but only because they were flagrantly violating Fair Housing, running a slum, or otherwise violating the law in an egregious manner.

However, if you’re requesting in-depth consultations like landscaping costs or detailed property assessments, it’s fair to offer compensation for their time.My advice: Start by finding an agent who understands STR investments in Joshua Tree.

I think you need a little more education and a mindset shift.Real estate investing is a fairly simple process.

Bam, now I can in fact somewhat speak "in general," and I can say that with a fair degree of confidence BECAUSE I've zoomed into that one thing.

Yes, I've heard that with first bank, but to be fair, I've heard many people complain about all 3 of them.   

It’s just a gamble.  

Purchase only one bedrooms as people grow out of them fairly quickly.