Firstly, thank you for your service and for reaching out to the community for insights on your real estate investment plans.

When you've proven you can put up with scammers, non-paying renters, bad contractors, etc., then you can apply those same skills to a better asset class.Buying new properties won't make those problems go away, and it may make them worse because you'll be at a higher price point and have more to risk.

My area has a strong economy, high rental rates, and a very large military and civil service presence.

I don't believe PA requires Realtor membership for MLS access so how does a non-Realtor yet licensed agent get MLS access in PA?

His average contract value is around 15-20k and his profit margins on these jobs are roughly 50%.I don't have an agency or any sort of business that provides this service.

Also 4th quarter of last year Packwood and county officially did discuss potentially regulating STR's by either limiting numbers or adding a tax to cover increases in local services that are needed.

Private money lenders like RCN Capital, Conventus etc provides non-recourse bridges nationwide.

He keeps 1/3 of any amounts he collects, and passes through any expenses he incurs - such as service fees, filing costs, etc.

Hey Raja,Assuming your property is in Portland the tenants would be eligible to receive Mandatory Rental Relocation Assistance (https://www.portland.gov/phb/rental-services/renter-relocati...) if 1) you choose to not extend their lease, or 2) you decide to sell the property and have an accepted offer for purchase.

Has anyone used MG Servicing Incorporated For lending?