I've noticed a concerning trend: every time I generously offer valuable insights and knowledge, someone else swoops in offering the same information but with a price tag attached.

I really appreciate your congratulations and insights.

In addition I am looking to purely invest not reside in the property. 

Or will the HD lender provide additional funds for construction?

My question is whether those of you who rent on these websites do background checks on renters or have renters sign any additional rental agreements and just generally how you go about screening renters for 30+ day rentals. 

They look good on paper, but the realities of low-quality renters, high crime, unscrupulous vendors, and other problems can destroy the investment value.Some landlord insurance policies have burglary as an additional rider you must add on specifically.

In addition to the $106,000, we also paid ~$3500 in closing costs.

In addition to this what else can I do to protect myself and ensure that they don't take anything more than is required from that security deposit?

Let me know if I can help with any insight there. 

Hello, I'm wondering if anyone would be able to share some insights on growing a social media presence.