I specifically told the woman to find a property that will allow multiple dogs.

The local store may have a limited selection but you can find more sizes and options on their website.The tenant may very well trash them, but they are inexpensive and can easily be replaced with the deposit.

Posting on here and trying to find connections with local pros is a great start.I'd recommend going to some local meet-ups and meeting some of the agent suggestions you get over the phone or a coffee.

You can also find real estate investing groups through meetup.com, Facebook, or a Google search.

I accepted the application only to find out that her ex husband and 14yo daughter (divorced in 2011) lives in the unit on the opposite side of the building from where she is moving in.

If you take over their accounts (which is a violation of terms of service) and they find out, you will get those account banned and lose it all.I would work hard to start over and get those bookings over to your new account.

While it might be possible to find a local banker willing to work with you, but in my experience over the last 8 years it is much better to work with the expert such as @Kreighton Reed who does it on regular basis.

You'll find a galaxy of free real estate investing content here, but remember, it's mostly tailored for the American market.

This.Without question, immediate find another PM.

You have the area experience and data to help you, but courthouse steps auctions are blind bidding (other than what you can find through the windows), all cash, 10 percent down at the time of close, and not always clear on all of the liens associated with the house (tax liens, HOA liens, utility liens, etc.).