I was involved in a bunch of industries—from wellness and gyms to digital marketing and consumer products.

I am responding as a consumer not a STR owner we had one its lasted for us for exactly one tenant then we felt it was too much work for the return  on investment we do much better loaning money and buidling new homes than to worry about people goofing up our homes :)I do have some MTR you know fully furnished homes in Vegas and those are money makers for us top of the line tneants paying double the going rate for rent.

And FHFA is currently drafting a recommended approach to the termination of the conservatorship, for Treasury review, which they began before this Administration took power.A return to independence for Fannie and Freddie could promote a healthier mortgage market and lower costs for consumers.

Tenants should pay  utilities - they're consuming those and landlords should 'inspect' what they expect on a quarterly basis and that includes verifying that utilities are current.  

I have been consuming as much education/reading regarding out of state investing as I can as well as literature regarding buying larger buildings (not quite the syndication level) although I have been reading that material as well to digest.

This negative equity position consumes the initial cash flow to re over the negative equity position.  

We discussed this in an earlier post.Obviously, if loans are being made without any provision in the Operating Agreement, it’s time to get in touch with your State Securities Protection Division - usually a part of the State Attorney General Consumer Protection Agency.

Every great multifamily investor I’ve spoken with emphasizes this skill, and I see why.On the other hand, underwriting can be time-consuming and prone to human error.

But consumers sued them all too many times and for too much money.

Never pay an upfront fee.You didn’t mention your state but understand that with little exception, an NMLS registration is only required for consumer-purpose loans.