The #1 FUNDAMENTAL FLAW I see self-managing landlords and way-WAY too many PM's do is NEGLECT the entirety of the BUSINESS of things. 

Something worth at least looking into for the original poster is checkout "zen business . com " You can try to make an LLC on your own there before paying a lawyer 

It really can make or break the success of your STR business.  

In any relationship, business or personal setting expectations up front can make the difference between success and failure.

The more established borrowers with a track record likely have their banking relationships in place so how to you earn their business?

Keep in mind if you are doing commercial/portfolio/other loan types then none of this may matter…but for Fannie/Freddie it will.SCHEDULE CThe Schedule C portion of your personal tax returns is where most people file a business that is operated as a “sole proprietorship”.

I have had so many people asking me for help re financing in Mexico that I'm studying whether there's a way I can get involved in that business to be able to help them.Finally, something to bear in mind that the best deals in Mexico can be more profitable if you pay cash than a deal with a mortgage in the US.

For networking, I think I'll start just by attending a local real estate investor meeting and just listen and meet people, and hand out my business card.

These are just a few nightmares keeping field service business owners like you up at night.At AutoOps, we understand.

It'd require you to rent out the property since it has to be used for business use.