As far as a second/vacation home and STR would you consider MTR to travel nurses/business people?  

Verifying whether people are legitimate owners of real estate?  

This is a grind for sure, but you will thank your future self 5 years down the road when you actually have control of your time (which essentially is the reason people seek financial independence). 

I'll bet she's lying to you so far......and you'll need to carry a pistol when you go meet with the water thieves, people don't like having their water shut off.

If you look at many newer homes, people have payed to have their floors worn and beaten, you have it for free.

That someone you hire is your biggest risk and it is essential you find someone reliable.Research as many people in your local market that do the work you need and talk to them on the phone.

If you want your home to sparkle, these are the people to hire!

Nothing can beat other people's real-life knowledge.The longer you invest in real estate, the more you realize you must be decisive.

Here in Illinois, people are required to have a license.

Most people who are looking to pay for something that exists as networking online end up not using it and then complaining about.Whatever you pay for or don't pay for, if you try to meet the other people using it or at the meetup, and you do that consistently for six months, things will happen.