That's the opportunity.I also recommend engaging an 'investment focused' realtor (not the general residential ones) to guide you through the process and provide you with market intelligence. 

By facilitating the closing process and leveraging a strategic marketing approach, we increased the property’s visibility and quickly found a buyer.

I'm just starting out with a STR and I'm in the process of vetting companies for tax strategy and asset protection. 

Once you have found a few with good reviews, call them and tell them you are a wholesaler and ask if they are familiar with the process.

If they are not paying rent then go through the eviction process as normal.

Sad truth of our current legal system, but if you go through the eviction process and he loses all this stuff, you are in the clear. 

Like you, I’m diving into books and podcasts, but I also believe there’s immense value in learning alongside others and gaining hands-on experience.I’m in the process of connecting with like-minded individuals to create a community of new investors who are eager to learn, share knowledge, and even collaborate on deals.

It can be a drawn-out process, but it might get you closer to that $500k value.

I’m currently in the process of searching for my first property, which I hope to house hack and eventually convert into a long-term rental. 

Turns out the Seller's agent and the escrow agents were really nasty to the bank throughout the whole process.