Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I'm an agent, I do some work with investors in the Short Term Rental market, my boyfriend has an Airbnb that we have professionally managed, and I have a decent working knowledge of the local (ever changing) rules.  

To find buyers and sellers that i can put together a deal that can benefit all parties involved.

@Anna Buffkin  it always astounds me that out your way the buyer and seller would be in the same room at the same time. that simply NEVER happens on the west coast the two parties never meet.. or basically never..

I find the most challenging part is to understand the health of the HOA. 

The professional money out there wants somewhere around 2pts and 10% and first position collateral.Banks on the other hand will give you 4.5%-5% money for first position collateral.Both of these lend up to fairly high LTVs, 80% or higher.I just mention these to set the window...Now think about it this way: If you have a family member or friend with $50k in the bank, how much interest are they earning?

If a tenant called a professional management company the PM would most likely tell them it was their problem to handle and would possibly give the advice given here of how to get rid of it. 

In the near west and north areas of the metro area I am finding very few professionals in the siding and roofing trades that will service investors.

@Kevan Hodges I promised to send you this link, but had a typo in your email.https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/T...

Professional photography is happening next week and I'm excited to get it listed and sold.