I'd imagine this falls into the "normal wear and tear" category but I just don't know how you measure or prove it and how much tangible evidence I need to have ready showing that I've warned them repeatedly.  

Wait, be patient, and you will find a good regualr long-term renter.Some people will do S8 because they've had decent luck.

My wife and I have been investing in the stock market for retirement for years and we are hoping to diversify our investments by getting started in real estate. 

This site has long been a good resource for finding lenders by posting your hard to fund deals on the forum and allowing interested lenders to respond.

The other side is using the process to wear you out.

Are you looking to buy for your own account to hold and collect payments for the long term?

After many life changes in the last two years my husband and I have decided we are ready to embark on the journey of buying our first home.

In other words, we could invest less time in managing long term rentals, but would expect lower yields and need more capital to invest up front, or we could invest more time in managing a few AirBnBs but expect higher yields.

If you're looking for a more permanent home later, consider areas that are not just tourist-oriented but have good schools and community resources, which can be more appealing for long-term living.

I am based out of Los Angeles and I’m working on a long distance BRRRR deal in the hilltop area of Columbus, OH.