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First off, major respect for transitioning from MLB to RE—it’s a whole new kind of game, right? 

How does it work with a private lender?

Was there a way to do this myself online which would have worked better?  

Also, what are you doing to make sure you are speaking to the actual landlord and not an applicant's friend posing as their landlord?

Thanks Michael,I try and skip the STR rules by doing over 1 month, however if I had the option I would definitely fill gaps that way.

I now make it a point to budget for all potential expenses and have a reserve fund set aside for unexpected costs. 

It must be a minimum of 7 feet by 9 feet in size, and at least half of the room should have a ceiling height of 7 feet.2.

What do you consider high ROI? 

It's "Diversified Investors Group" or "DIG" - Their main meeting is in the northern suburbs, but they also have smaller group meeting in and around the city.