You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.

RobinHave the neighbors been treating the property this way for a long time?

-where is the best place to find deals online?

Hi there - first time poster (and can't figure out how to search the forums yet!) . What online tool (eg LegalZoom etc) are you using to form your LLCs for your short term rental?

Any best practices on collecting past due amounts?

Your best opportunities are going to be unlisted properties that need some fixing up.Look at foreclosure, Estates, tax sales.

Collaboration is the best part of real estate investing and I did not get this from using some AI-generated portal (currently running rampant in the forums).

I have been recommended to find the best team in market- REA, Contractor, etc.

I’d be willing to bring in a private investor and negotiate lending termsThe ask: Based on the above scenario, has anyone done this before and what was the best method you found to fund the build?

The other advantage the California investors have is that their equity goes a long way in another area.