Hi all! Back in here after meeting Mindy Jensen on a recent cruise ☺️My situation: bought my first home in Fredericksburg, VA in December 2019. Cash-out refinanced in November 2021 at 3.75%. I’ve lived in it solo the ...

And the overwhelming potential.

bare bones website  no mention of he staff or principals.. so maybe.. just dont send up front money .if they hound you for up front money then you have your answer

I have heard of landlords having success marketing to traveling nurses and to State Department staff returning from posts abroad (I believe they receive a generous stipend for housing as they transition back to the U.S.).

Website  is it brand new  or not.2. are the principals on the website or key staff with their contact info.3.

In-house engineers: The best firms have specialized engineers on staff, not just hired contractors.

Find businesses you really like and get to know the owners and staff.

Businesses that only charge, say, 8-10% on rent and that don't charge ancillary or per-occasion fees are not making any money on the landlord's property, unless of course they are not hiring any staff to provide full service, in which case, I would stay clear. 

I understand it can be overwhelming just starting out and then trying to deploy such a large sum of capital.

Here are a few tips to get started:- **Start Small**: If the thought of a big project is overwhelming, start with a smaller property or a single-family home.