It was hard to say goodbye to my babies I started this journey back in 2006 (18 years ago) The truly sobering thing about this event is that I was able to achieve these same financial results in ONE year with my first larger commercial deal; and replace my wife's income with that deal.  

I have a one-page document that the tenant(s) signs that $XXXX is a holding deposit and is non-refundable. 

I have rehabbed one of the remaining two units needing work.

I was one of the lucky ones! 

I currently only found one credit union (MembersFirst) that will do a HELOC on an investment property.

The VRBO guest left a 5-star rating, and on Airbnb, I have one 5-star rating with another on the way.However, I've noticed something that has raised some concerns, and I'm not sure if it's specific to VRBO or related to my listing.

I wouldn't do much with this though, I Would just give them a review and on to the next one 

I only know about the times where this was found out prior to closing, obviously I have no way to know about the times this shady behavior wasn't found out.Since you get a vote in who this tenant is, and it's retail, PSA that commercial lenders (especially the ones offering the best terms...) are starting to vet deals by how 'recession proof' the tenants are, even if they are currently paying on time.

Looking to buy 2-3 properties.I already own one property in California through a Revocable Trust and noticed it shows up on Google when I search my name. 

We have been lowering one of our units and is now below what we were renting it for before.In Los Angeles I am seeing it as well, unless there is something unique about the property.