Or brokerage firms where brokers are investors themselves or have an investment arm of the business?

In this instance, just go address it And in the future, don't let this happen.For your vacation rentals, make sure there's a system in place where when any service is done there's photo proof, a timestamp, property manager digitally acknowledges, and a physical receipt there.

Even armed with 7 years of experience and over 100 units owner or managed over that time, I still see value in and pay for pricing software. 

all the time, so I try to every now and then share it with others and answer any questions.Location: Metro DetroitPrimary target: Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1100-$1500 (no rent control in MI)1% rule: 1%-1.4% rule dealsROI: 8-14%Cash flow: $150-$300/door (after all expenses and budgeting for maint, capex, vacancy)Appreciation: 3-7%+ (has been double digit for last decade)Location: C+, B-   Some Notes:- I don't actually save 15% for vacancy, maint, capex any more.

Part of a lenders Short Sale package, is a Short Sale Arm's Length Affidavit which is signed by the seller stating that they are NOT related to the buyer.   

I don't want to get into a loan paying double digit interest.

Do an ARM, buy down the rate or plan for the future refinance. 

Leading this transformative wave is Bruce Hiatt, a forward-thinking broker nestled in the heart of Las Vegas, who's rewriting the rules of real estate navigation.Picture this: with the technological brilliance, Hiatt is intricately weaving AI into the very essence of Luxury Realty Group, his cherished brainchild, with ambitious plans to share this digital metamorphosis far and wide across the expanse of the United States and Canada.

I started buying rentals in the OH markets about 10 years ago, great double digit net caps, 25- 30% NETS back then. 

I have a arm of my funding business where I fund these students/investors for profit splits.