Seen that play a few times.. this whole sub to being taught to under capitalized or starter investors who don't know what they don't know and learn this on line is just so very dangerous.

For example, in higher-end or luxury markets, where the price point is much higher, full-service staging can be a game-changer.

The truth is, they will keep playing games and milk you for every penny they can, then they will leave the house a mess and cost more with cleaning, repairs, and vacancy.

Then connect with some hard money lenders (you can find some here on BP as well as some who are typing this right now) and connect with them to understand their product type, what they like to lend on and requirements.Hard money broker is all numbers game of making relationships and helping those that are looking for financing, it starts out slow but if you get with a few good borrowers and lenders it can be pretty decent money to be made.As an example we paid six figures last year to HM brokers. 

I didn’t know anyone in Alabama, so I called a few agents I found online and ended up picking one from BiggerPockets.

While you are figuring it out and/or deploying it over time, US Treasuries and certain CDs are paying 5%...and 4% for certain online savings accounts.

https://www.lawmrm.com/jon-mcgraw/  Just call and make an appointment or request one online on his site. 

Combine large inventories of MFH coming online.

That being said real estate investing is typically a long game and with just 2 years under your belt you’ve just started.

The total cost for this monthly for me is $1.00 fee for online payment for Sevier County, TN and the .73 cent stamp for Blount County, TN.