All of these worries are legitimate concerns that investors must stomach, but what is your BIGGEST CONCERN in today's market? 

Since you've done well with your real estate portfolio and you're not the gambling type (the stock market is legitimized gambling), I suggest you experiment with a small amount $1K to $5K to see how you fare and feel. 

I want to make sure that I am addressing any legitimate issues with the unit in a timely manner but I also don't want to be jerked around.

If you are only in for the short term, go with flipping ... this is a perfectly fine and legitimate way to make money in real estate.As a buy and hold investor, though, you need to be focused on the long term.

It's ridiculous that it's virtually the only debt that cannot be cancelled through a legitimate bankruptcy.

You can also work with an agent to list it on the MLS so that you can potentially get even more traction and it makes your listing look more legitimate.

perfectly legitimate pivot.talk to some DSCR lenders in the interim so you have that in your toolbox next time.

I'd expect the properties to be in the worst condition imaginable, if this is a legitimate seller.

You can get more info here: https://www.austintexas.gov/de...It may be a better/easier move to buy a STR just outside city limits in other desirable areas (near wedding venues, wine tours, hill country, etc).

This is a legitimate warranty based call-back.