Whether you should use a hard money, broker or private money would depend on your goals & priority (speed, communication, pricing, etc) so highly recommend considering a variety of options!

Second, **flexible terms** and clear communication about rates, fees, and loan-to-value (LTV) ratios are essential to avoid surprises.

One thing I can tell you for sure: Section 8 renters are more likely to be entitled, difficult, non-communicative, problematic, evicted, trashy, etc.

I did look at some of the material participation criteria and we should easily surpass the requirements since we pretty much spent time improving the home ourselves, managed all guest communication, etc.Thoughts?

No communication again.

And frankly I don’t care why they want to sell in the early stages of communication.  

I think she actually had a really good idea.she believes that providing gift baskets for first time tenants that include general house warming gifts, cleaning supplies,maybe a recipe book  and even a small book or brochure of how to care of  a house would be a great start to a relationship/good tenant.the goal of this would be to obviously motivate your tenant to take care of your property, keep it clean, and to create a level of respect between both parties right off the bat. that means (rent on time, communication, a good experience from beginning to end.)im interested in hearing your thoughts about this and if any of you are or have already tried it?

If you send snail mail, be sure to send certified so you have proof it arrived in human hands.Personally, it's baffling how so many people have poor communication skills when we have so many opportunities to communicate in today's world. 

My Realtor has since voiced that there were bad operations on the team and multiple mishaps with other clients — Realtors putting amendments in front of clients the day of closing and their inability to effectively communicate with clients the amenities of the units.

Once you have gathered a few potential candidates, it's important to ask them about their experience, any specialties they might have, and for references from previous clients.Clear communication about your expectations and the scope of the work is crucial.