B/c it is such a great deal for my area, my agent is going to try to get the asking price down from 287k to around 260 or to see if they will pay for the fix ups since they didnt disclose any of the dangerous hazards on the seller disclosure, If the seller isnt willIng, then Im out.

But the land is  common area even though there is a fence marking 2 distinct yards.

Just prune dangerous or out of control limbs, keep the grass cut, and edge if the other houses in the neighborhood typically all edge their lawns. 

all three are distinctly different in form and function.roofstock is more of a MLS type system highly automated representing civilian sellers by and large and some turn key companies will list their stock on Roofstock.. its pretty snazzy however after care is between you and the PM.Homeunion has some hybrid of turnkey marketing company in the same vane as Jason Hartman Maverick Norada etc.MI is what many consider the gold standard in turn key investing.. very deep experience in the space.. and control all aspects..

I am considering a short sale property as my first investment prop. Based on comps in the area, it's about half the price it should be - however sale history shows it's about 40k under what it should be (previously so...

Stranger Danger is old hat, even the NCMEC advises people NOT to teach stranger danger any more.

I totally agree with you on the danger of debt.

I hear about quick claiming the mortgage to the LLC but that can be dangerous in that it may be called to be due in full.

I would not be hiring kids from the local high school as demo can be dangerous, especially for those who lack the know how and experience.

You are correct that the tax treatment of Airbnb business (emphasis on "business") is distinct from other forms of real estate investment - and that you should get clarity about that to incorporate into tax planning and investment ROI analysis.