While I'm sure mailers work terrifically, I personally don't have any inventory to advertise, so that kind of limits me to cold calling and networking.

Just to limit my risk so I don't lose any money in the event of a fire or something.And this one probably saved me about $350 to 400 a month on my properties.

Attempting to take all you can is not underwriting.HMLs aren't banks, they can't borrow through the federal reserve, they have a limited amount of money to work with and while it does make perfectly good sence to maximize profits at the highest utilization of assets, being excessive is not in the public good, nor is it for the industry or themselves in the long run.

Sure, you can limit occupancy in the lease, but if somebody reports you – nothing good can come out of that. 3 bedroom SFR are fine, but in an apartment setting this could be a problem.

Bird dogging is illegal in some areas just check your local laws but its really hard to enforce its like speeding they rarely pull u over for going 3 mph over the speed limit

I'm curious what the biggerpockets community here thinks of quirky properties like this one: youtu.be/KnGzTe-CaYQ (video tour captured by GC)Quirks & problems include (but not limited to):-exposed (and unsightly) piping (can't be to code, right?)

Banks have a habit of cutting/limiting commissions, in a short sale, on Their side of the transaction.

Given the limited information available, most probably the diminished value is not too great.If you want to get a clear understanding of what your options are you will have to pay an attorney familiar with title policies to review your policy and provide his option.

It is really quite silly for someone with limited funds and assets to go out and buy gold, land, water, etc.

I have learned to only take advice or criticism from professionals who have done what I would like to learn.