I suppose that’s why I’d bet no one would hire me to be their sales director, LOL.

Ok @Alan Ford, my 2 cents on the area is this: Beachfront locations are always a decent bet all things considered.Just about every survey and study I have ready about STR vacation locations list beachfront destinations as near the top.

As a real estate investor, is obtaining the realtor license worth it when comparing the amount you save in commissions that you would have paid versus realtor fees paid? 

I bet Colorado Springs is a beautiful area.

I would bet a few more locals would respond there rather than some yahoo down in Texas.

Your broker may have forgotten, but when the appraiser reports back to the lender that it is a rooming house, the lender will walk away or only underwrite an LTV of 50-65%.Your best bet is either a private lender or finding a conventional lender which uses auto-approval software (TD is an example) and mortgage agent/broker who can steer you towards an application that qualifies for auto-approval (if at all possible).When we were first in the same situation, we approached a family member with a proposal to have their name on title and live in the house (rent and utilities free) in exchange for their serving as the Den Mother to keep the house in order.  

Typically your safest bet is stating there was a qualified candidate who submitted their application before them.

Seems like Podio is going to be the best bet starting out and just integrate it with a dialer, RVM, and texting platform.

Would someone please explain the difference in taxes between investing in MF syndication using Solo K versus using "regular" funds from my checking account?  

a small, local bank would be the best bet.