Having reasonable expectations, hiring a local professional (Realtor or PM), doing your research, and doing everything right (i.e. pro photos, professional design, good renovation, proper amenities and location, etc) are the keys to success in 2025.

Finds (1) half of what plaintiffs told him is incorrect or untrue; the potential defendant has filed all the correct paperwork for Reg D and hence has “statutory” protection against almost all but fraud; unlike what the plaintiffs believe and told the attorney the risks WERE disclosed to them, NO specific return was promised them; and the defendants have not stopped communications; they merely grew tired of the 82 daily phone calls asking, accusing, and raging by the same three plaintiffs.  

It is important that you hire professionals who have experience working with foreign investors.

Quote from @Polat Caglayan: What do professional investors think about Detroit's course and future? 

@Madison SloanTo start house hacking, focus on saving for your down payment, researching target markets like Salt Lake City or North Idaho, and building a strong team of professionals, including an agent and lender.

Professional tenants can smell an opportunity from a new landlord from a mile a way. 

After multiple phone calls and emails, I delivered the following email regarding my PreREO note purchase:  Hi Karen,Any update on this?

Our cleaning fee covers professional clean, laundry service, and consumables. 

Just got off the phone with another DIY landlord looking to hire a PMC.They really didn't like our response to their question, "How long does it take you to find a tenant?"

My experience with friends/some clients is get their numbers via whatever method you can and reach out via the phone.