My fiance and I are planning our post-wedding strategy and REI investing is a core part of our strategy.

@Kara Johnson, @Dave Rav, The 1031 exchange is perfect as a transitional strategy. 

If you don't currently, I would require renters insurance going forward from all tenants and make sure they name you as an additionally insured party.If they break up, she’s still responsible for the lease, just like she is now.

I'm looking to purchase a single-family home in the $500k-$600k range with a long-term hold strategy.

@Matthew Mueller if the PMC is representing you as the property owner, then they are your legal agent and have legal responsibilities to the owner.Is this PMC properly licensed and insured?

He said it had take a lot of time lining up his “team” - an attorney for each of the 10 states he was going to invest in, accountant, real estate agents for each of 10 states, title companies for each state, and insurance agents.  

Depending on how good the GP's prior returns have been & marketing strategy, they can raise 70-95% of the total equity required to take down their next deal. 

The holy grail investing strategy is when one can perfectly time the market.

Not a "hey let's read everything" journey, no, pick a strategy, get THAT highly rated "how-to" book. 

If you're the type of investor to leave lucrative vacation rental investment to luck, then this post is not for you..It is intended for those that are looking for a fool proof strategy and tips to finding, assessing and buying an STR in the mid to near term. 1.