I don’t know how 2 people got 3 homestead exemptions but that seems like something the local taxing authority could catch pretty easy.

Property Managers:While realtors are great at buying and selling homes, most aren’t trained in the intricacies of tenant screening.

Hey Jon would recommend checking out FB groups if you aren't local (looks like you're based in the Bay).

Here’s some context: Property 1: >$100k in EquityValue: $325kDebt: $220k @ 2.88% (30-year fixed)Property 2: >$70k in EquityValue: $325kDebt: $252k @ 3.38% (30-year fixed)Extra considerations: - I have $15-20k liquid to use for any of these deals- My current job is relatively stable, but not high-payin- Current properties in TX, living in NY, looking to invest in Mid-West (crazy, I know)- No other debt obligations besides the two mortgagesUltimate goal/timeline: Though a bit ambitious, I’d love to build up the portfolio to 10-20 units in the next two yearsI understand that any/all replies aren't financial advice; all ideas welcome for information purposes. 

Ask them if they'd mind sharing their experience with you.. if they'd recommend the area or not, and lastly if they could maybe send you a P/L sheet to see their income, expenses etc.You might run into some hosts that aren't responsive or any help, but it just takes a few people to share insight to get a good idea of the market you're dealing with.

Just focusing on the passive income you want to achieve will leave you chasing cash flow which will have you buying properties in worse areas with harder tenancies that seem to cash flow better, but will have large cap ex.Any time someone asks a question about where to invest and it can be anywhere, they aren't ready to invest and are opening themselves up to every pitch in the world on an area.

I would let the tenant know that he is not authorized to live there.

You want to make sure you aren't muddying the water and making the tenant think they have longer to get out.

Wonder why the reviews aren't so hotHey Preston, I am the owner of DealMachine.

We aren't the traditional flippers who run in, throw up a lick of paint, hide the disastrous side of things and essentially trick people into buying a lemon.