Any advice on the best way to get started other than looking for personal connections to a property management company?

I then attended a couple of hearings when I had the time from my day job.BTW: Attending a hearing meant I had to sit there for seeral hours, listening to several other cases, before my case was heard.

I know this a tough time for a lot people, post hurricane disaster but I can’t help to think is this a buying opportunity in those areas?

I have a property management group in Hawaii that offers both STR and MTR services, but we don't mix for the reason that he mentioned - a single STR booking on an island can totally kill any ability to run MTR.

If your lease doesn't explicitly address pest control responsibilities, it’s worth reviewing and considering adding a pest clause in the future to prevent disputes by adding every single pest.

In his opinion the best setup to minimize taxes was a checkbook LLC in an SDIRA. 

Hello, I am new to real estate investing.  

New tenants moved in 8 days before the month I paid was up and signed a new year lease with a new deposit.

They are often sold at a discount, but they can come with significant repair needs since they are usually sold as-is.### Due DiligenceBefore buying an REO property, conduct thorough due diligence.

Hi Jahid, glad to have you as a part of this awesome community!