It gave me time to wait for the market to improve, and I used my savings for a down payment on my new home.

When our tenants move in, we collect the first month’s rent along with a one-time, non-refundable move-in fee that’s typically a little less than half of the monthly rent (for example, $600 for a $1300 rental).

Most of the people from Airbnb actually stay a few months at a time, I have monthly rates to encourage people stay for a month.

BP has saved us a lot of time and money already with just our first property.

I met with the owner 4 times, walked the space, and talked to her about her motivation to sell the property.

Given the fluctuations in interest rates, how do you determine if a private money lending option is worth pursuing for your real estate deals?

I've decided slowly back away from the industry and repurpose all time and energy into real estate investing. 

You can also tap into local real estate meetups or REI clubs to find contractors specializing in cosmetic rehabs, such as kitchen and bathroom updates.

I'd search something along the lines of "[city] cash buyers", "[city] wholesale real estate", "[city] real estate investment", etc.Investor friendly agents are also great ways to source deals.

@Mateusz SkibaRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.