I’ve had 2 roommates where I met one, and the other was via Skype, but never the entire party sight unseen.

We are likely bringing someone aboard whereby we are paying for all of their upfront expenses & they will reimburse the team via their first few transactions.

I reached out to the seller via email with some very basic questions about the property and told him that if things look right, I would be happy to make a cash offer, albeit that I would not be able to offer the full asking price of 95k.

We typically communicate with vendors and colleagues primarily via phone and e-mail.

You need this itemized list anyways to send back with their security deposit, or lack there of.The list and any remaining security deposit, or a bill with payment instructions gets sent to them via certified mail, so you have a record of them signing for it. 

If it is via mail, send a registered letter. 

Vacant property lists: I pull addresses on the city website, find tax records on the MLS, and then contact info via Whitepages premium. 2.

When I buy my first property via FHA, should my insurance umbrella policy be covered by that same company?

Those in the STR business will be able to make up some of their loses via higher occupancy/higher rates.  

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