Also worth noting, unlike the stock market where you can buy into the broader market and the market price is set, real estate you are buying a single specific deal where prices are not set.

Specific example,  I tell all my owners that any minor repair less than $150, i will fix for free.   

I was wondering if anybody had some area specific issues to keep an eye for and what are the BIG problems to avoid.

I can provide you with some specific examples and illustrations if that helps.  

Have you had any issues with the city regulations regarding STRs using this method? 

The industry standard is 6 months to a year before your first closing.2.

Don't know this specific "mentor" but I would typically advise to steer away from them.

But they put on things specific to the foreclosure being done property like the power of attorney for the foreclosing company to act for the bank owner. 

Find a specific area then find different properties in that area to analyze deals in order to see what works.

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