STR are very competitive today and investing in a well-designed home is key to your success.

Maybe you went to school, or used to work in another area that you know really well.

It seems most of the investors in my area are out of town/state and the closest REIA is well over an hour from me.

Let the tenants know going forward all communication should go through your attorney.The other option is to get a property manager involved as well, but at this point i would go right to an attorney.

The Parkway Lofts have done very well.  

Well tenant complain of a smell in their room.

Now as a mobile home investor, when I wholesale mobile homes I also use assignments as well. 

But I suspect eventually I will get to that point as well where it may not be worth it!

It's important to have a well defined plan and exit strategy.

processing fee being wired for LOI is usually code for a fake lender or a lender that very well may never fund.. so caution on that one..