I opted to not go with Avantstay because I did not feel that they had much for protection for the owner if things should not go as smoothly.

Quote from @Scott Tennell: For real estate investors who have worked with private money lenders, what strategies have you found most effective in structuring deals to ensure both parties are protected and the funding process runs smoothly? 

@Casey Graham 1) Your #1 goal with tenants is consistently, smooth cashflow.

As you progress, maintaining a clear line of communication with your team, especially your property manager, will allow you to stay ahead of maintenance issues and tenant needs, keeping your operations smooth and your tenants happy.If you haven't done so already, consider outlining your goals and investment criteria with a property manager early on.

Second of all, you're a great writer this was so clear and informative.

They’ll handle tenant screening, maintenance, and rent collection, ensuring things run smoothly while you focus on growing your portfolio.Ultimately, starting local and self-managing is a common path for new investors, but outsourcing property management or investing remotely can work well with the right systems in place. 

The big one is worth 850k in a class A/B north side Chicago neighborhood and it runs super smooth, never an issue and tenants all on auto pay.

It ended up okay, but it sure taught her to slow down and get comfortable digging deep into the due diligence.Here in San Diego, I’ve seen the seasoned investors always double-check with a well-regarded local title attorney..I’ve heard there are a few firms around downtown that specialize in smoothing out odball title issues..or a trusted property manager who knows what unique fees to expect.

Just make sure to keep good records of which funds belong to which property, and it’ll help keep things smooth.

They will put it in your bank account. at a higher price, Airbnb is mostly crickets and booking.com continues to bring in good traffic booking.com has been very smooth and the whole review mantra with Airbnb is almost non-existent yes somewhat complex to set up.