Keep posting on BP forums, set up keyword alerts and use the BP search function.- Attend local meetups.- Go to foreclosure auctions and meet cash buyers face to face.

.- Lastly, use the BP search function (top right corner) to look up topics and local professionals.

I have a condo that generally functions as a short-term rental.

This is different from the security deposit which has a different function.

There is actually less "wear and tear" (which is the SOLE function of a security deposit), so equal or less security deposit is needed. 

Fully functioning house hack #2!

If that's the case, billionaires are dumb because they are buying the most expensive deals.Risk is not a function of purchase price.

You only have 1 tenant covering all your expenses (maintenance, cap ex, etc)Your first question I’m not exactly sure what your asking. i generally look at rent as a function of the purchase price to initially weed things out.

The functionality is very limited. 

$xxx for a fully functioning complex - $yyy which is cost to take care of all deferred maintenance = $zzz which is my purchase price offerIf you have never done commercial loans before, note that you will not get a 30 year fixed type loan that you might for residential loans. 3, 5 , 7 and 10 year ARM loans are common and rates will probably range from 3.5% to 4.25% (based on rates today).