Currently I, along with a partner, have one locally and I am acting as a project manager for my parents to get their first STR online that I will manage.

@Bernie Neyer   Thanks. no I have not heard of them, but found them online. 

Build a spreadsheet with at least 10 contacts for contractors, handymen/women, listing agents, buyers agents, property managers (yes, even if you intend to self manage), etc.

I’ve researched it online and:— I see the liens, but unclear on how to read them properly.

When watching videos online and reading the books I have realized that during the analyzing of these deals they do not account for the rehab period during the process.

I would get a bit more specific with any forum posts/questions just to increase the quality of responses.That being said, I am not a LO but my Real Estate team get anywhere from 100-200 online leads per month.The positives are that you will be one of the first LOs to talk to this lead which increases your chances of scheduling an appointment and closing them.Another positive is that these leads are usually motivated (but not always qualified). 

Purchase price: $27,000 Cash invested: $40,000 4 bedroom 2.5 bath Victorian SFH with 2 car garage...purchased at online auction for $27000 (its in a somewhat more rundown part of town however there are nice victorian type homes in the area and its near the lake and downtown.

You can do the 'paperwork' online, and it only takes 20 minutes or so.

Feel free to shoot me a message if you have any other questions.Aaron JenningsHusband / Father / World Traveler / Life Coach / Online Content Creator / Real Estate Investor#FreeingFamilies #FreeingPeople

First you must study your state landlord tenant regulations, all the info is on line and you are required to know the law.