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Offering to buy your own materials and hand-delivering them to the jobsite yourself will get you the same result, but they'll get a good laugh too.

The LLC can offer legal protection, as well as create its own bank account to clearly show expenses used on the rentals. 

@J Newman how many doors and planned growth will dictate software choice.So, share that info so we can offer more assistance...

My advice (which I am doing now) is offering lower offers on properties that have sat for a while (60-90 days +) and see.

I already have my team trusted team and I want to expand my portolio of STR offerings in the city without buying at the moment.If you have any insights or recommendations on where to find such properties, I'd greatly appreciate your input!

Hey Matt, the Midwest has a lot to offer investors but the best city depends on what you want.

Just trust the numbers and make tons of offers.

Most everyone is comfortable with holding a property for a year. 

You've got to be transparent that you're helping them get a cash offer on their property by bringing them (the seller) together with the buyer for a fee.2.