I currently live next door to one of the areas most popular restaurants and my vehicle is somewhat distinctive if you notice it simply because no one else in the area has one, not because it’s an expensive sports car or something.

If you are investing out of area or out of state, how are you inspecting property, and all your due diligence out of area?

For example, if you have a garage, basement, or storage area that’s not in use, rent it out separately to a tenant or even a non-tenant for additional income. 

I have been considering which area of REI to begin with: multifamily homes, mobile home parks, or short-term rentals.

Say what you want about that but I'd be looking out for myself and if the person doing the reference checks isn't smart enough to go back further... that's on them. in markets for rental areas that have high proportion of tenants  like the mid west were something like 50 to 60% of all folks rent.. your telling the truth flat guarantee most landlords with a bummer tenant is going to say anything they can to get them to move on.in nicer areas of A class 700 fico tenants this is not really as big of an issue

There are a handful of options that could remedy some of your pain.1.

This is who we use in the QC and surrounding areas.

I would love to pitch this to sellers in my area but want to keep it as simple as possible.

Hi all,I've owned a property in the Shenandoah area of VA since Aug 2022 that has a second buildable lot.

If there are common areas in the commercial property, then sure you would need to do the accounting regarding who pays what and what's collected among the various tenants.