I feel for these people who can ill-afford to lose money to scammers, but they need to think through the situation better prior to paying anyone.  

Here are the key points:Lender Policies: Most lenders require proof of stable rental income, typically shown through previous tax returns or a history of rental payments.

Fully occupied and cash flowing Lessons learned?

For instance, two parcels have high power lines running through the middle which is great for hunting but spectacularly poor for development.Is quiet title faster if I have adjoining parcels that were under the same name previously?

I am working my way through "Start With Strategy" by Dave Meyer, and I am enjoying it a lot.

There are even members that will respond here that have ulterior motives, so you shouldn't trust them.Go through the content available here on BP and then start looking for a Property Management Company you can build a relationship with - but, still verify & validate what they do as no one is perfect and even an honest mistake can cost thousands.Some agents may post here to start with them, but 95%+ of agents don't know how to properly identify a rental property to buy.

Cash flow of 2k+/month and about 200k equity in the deal.Lessons learned?

I'd love to help y'all think this through, but a bit more information is needed:1.

From securing the best financing options to planning for future growth, my goal is to help you achieve financial success through smart real estate investments as a loan officer.

Are you looking for cash flow, safe neighborhood or bringing a property out of the abyss to perfection?