This will not affect me.I am able to do this because I live in Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County, where we have both a local court records system and a statewide judicial portal that gives us info on every eviction carried out in the Commonwealth.

I've noticed on some local VA REO's that they are now offering it. 

I found Lodgify during almost a year of use very intuitive and easy for my team to work and track. and they have great and fast customer support, and most importantly is that they support our local currency BHD. which other PMS/channel manager would you recommend for a vacation rental line of business?  

Because I had everything in place, it wasn't that bad, but even now, I always use property managers for my out of state properties (and a couple local one's as well).Second, You just need to search around for a property manager that meets your needs.

Michael - I've always recommended "DIG" - Diversified Investors Group, who meets in Montgomery County and has a TON of events every month.

.- Educate yourselves: Learn about local market trends, zoning laws, and permitting processes.- Set realistic timelines: Account for your full-time jobs when planning project schedules.- Budget carefully: Include a contingency fund for unexpected issues.- Focus on high-ROI improvements: Prioritize renovations that add the most value.- Document everything: Keep detailed records of expenses, work completed, and agreements.- Consider liability protection: Look into forming an LLC or other business entity.Starting with cash is a smart move to minimize risk and learn the process.

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It's important to stay current and ask around about which company is responding fastest, as sometimes they are overwhelmed, not having enough local vendors, and service is slower. 

Client had to source a local appraiser for COGO, due to scarcity of appraisers belonging to "Appraisal Nation." 

Do you have reserves for your personal living expenses in the event the process takes longer and/or you aren't able to recoup as much of the invested capital as expected on the refinance?