You will not watch the money and payouts and bookings and end up losing more hiring a big firm to do what should only be done by local hosts.

I believe NY is the poster child...they've decided LL can bear the cost more easily and therefore will most likely prevent the spread if the tenant can simply tell the LL they need it eradicated.

What are your returns selling cash (net returns) and putting the money in th markets at 8% year vs. what rate you are charging over the next 20 years.

I'm not a fan of the idea of borrowing money from family members, and have never been keen on the idea of borrowing anything from anybody.

I don't want my property to be on the market for a crazy amount of time but I don't want to leave money on the table.

For example, you could find deals that have good long-term potential and buy enough money down so they throw off a bit of cashflow, but not so much equity that it limits your ability to scale.

As the local governments struggle to manage tax payer money responsibly, they should really offer incentives to private builders to build "income restricted" at a much lower price. $220-$300/ft for vertical build costs.  

Would you like to move to Italy or Korea and make money in your REI?  

I have a friend who purchased a distressed property with cash and is looking for a hard money loan to complete the rehab. 

If they do not have enough money from your deposit to cover the cost they will be in the same situation in having to take you to court to collect.