If the tenant has a realistic possibility of catching up, it can be profitable to work with them on late fees.

I sell houses all the time by just listing them on Zillow, so don't think you need to pay a listing agent and if the buyer doesn't drag their realtor into the mix, you might not need to pay a buyers agent either. this is a cautionary tale of the risks of remote rehab with little to no experience looks good in the book but in practice can be very very difficult.. stick close to home.

Adding additional assets, a familiar market, buying a house "for free" as I call it, and gaining experience with lower level of risk How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

As Kate mentioned above there is definitely some marketing efforts needed but once established its about keeping up good reviews and that's all about the guest experience.

Take calculated risks, learn from experiences, and build a strong support network for success in the journey.Good luck!

On the flip side, do you think the stability/predictability of the Dayton market could be a positive thing for someone like me to gain some experience and then branch out to a more competitive market like Columbus?

I would love to connect with people who have experience in this area or even a mentor.

Although no two people have the same experience while starting out, here’s a structured approach to help you get started:1.

This would allow me to be more hands-on, at least until I gain more experience and.

Not everyone can say this, so personal experiences will vary.