If your buddy were to default, you'd have to take him to court and get a judgment and then attempt to collect/enforce it. 

So they have actually increased their equities exposures in a sort of Hail Mary attempt to grab some more yield. 

Sure you'd save money here and there, but it might be in your best interest to stick to something you are passionate about than to rather do something to attempt save money and end up draining yourself.When it comes to joining a group on BP, go to the forums and keep a tab on the forums that are specific to the market you invest in. 

I've got posts of my STR experiences with rattlesnakes, prostitutes, intruders, more intruders, police, psychotic mutts, one tenant having an affair with another tenants wife, dead bodies, ghosts, wild animals, pellet guns, real guns, check cashing, marriage counseling, trips to the emergency room, drug overdoses, flat tires, kegorators, etc.

There is a strong cigarette smoke odor so I'll be doing whole house paint including the ceiling to attempt to cover it up. 

Unlawful eviction occurs when a landlord evicts or attempts to evict a tenant without a warrant of eviction or other court order.

As an IICRC Certified MRS (Mold Removal Specialist), I can tell you quantities of mold like that can cause permanent damage to your body.

Trying to understand what you are attempting to "navigate". 

Attempting to close on a house that had a serious leak for almost 6 days.

Friday (7/10) my lender contacted me because the seller is attempting a last minute 1031 exchange which may push the closing date back a few days (no big deal).