Try to narrow down your options to the top 3-4.

Found out that everything the way it has played out and the details I have dug up on the tenant this is part of a an elaborate scam and includes a circle of people involved.

That sounds pretty normal for the area.

Many thanks for any insights & guidance.TimThe only up front fees you should have are an appraisal and credit report.

Does anyone have any names that come to mind?

When investing in real estate, having multiple exit strategies is key.For a single investment property, make sure the numbers work for both scenarios: 1️) If you decide to sell the home, the deal should produce a solid return. 2️) If you need to rent it out, the rental income should cover expenses and provide a profit.Flexibility is what saves you when things don’t turn out as planned.

If your place is uninhabitable, tenants can end the lease or withhold rent until it’s livable, but I like to keep things friendly by offering a temporary rent reduction or helping them find a short-term solution.

I hope to turn the self-managed properties over to a PM at some point in the first quarter of 2025.

There are benefits to using the LLC, holding company, or trust, but they all come with costs and add complexity to your life that is often unwarranted.

Appeal of STR tax savings is appealing, but I don't want to end up like Jackson.Love your post!