The contract needs to stand on its own merits and be open for review and separate from the ownership agreement.5) Feel free to check out my page and Realty Yield's website for more information and resources.

Stick to the terms of the deal and try to optimize your offers, so the seller sees them as stronger.

If you can't figure it out, talk to Dept. of Family Services and they can point you to resources. 

BP is a great resource - you can also connect to local individuals and deals through the Indianapolis Investor Groups on Facebook.Make sure to set your key word alerts here on BP so you can hone in on what you're interested in from the start - best of luck to you!!

I am surrounded by short term rental houses and just wondered if there are any good resources or tips for people doing outdoor rentals.

If the traditional STR markets aren't taking this (Foremost & Proper), I would suggest connecting with an independent agent and they can try the following,1)  Try and find a carrier who can pair the high risk property with your Home and Auto policy.   2)  Find a policy with a Lloyds of London type insurance carrier3)  State back insurance - Each state has a Property insurance fund as a resource if the public can not find coverage. 

If you examine the BP forums, some of the most top notch agents are extremely resourceful when answering users posts, not to mention they do it on a consistent basis and ask for nothing in return.

A great real estate-savvy CPA and Lawyer will guide you through what is best for your specific situation optimizing protection for you as well as tax savings with options that accommodate efficient growth.

I'm also trying to optimize my time, so staying away from manual entry into spreadsheets would be ideal. 

I am to a point now where I have exhausted my personal resources acquiring properties and I would have to wait at least another 6months or so to built up the down payment for another property.