Tried multiple platforms.

Working with a mortgage broker who specializes in DSCR loans can help get better underwriting guidelines as experienced ones work wth multiple lenders so that can help the investor to find the best loan program for rates, LTVs, loan products with DSCR (such as DSCR STR cash out or purchase loans).Often lenders that specialize in conventional loans don't have the best DSCR loan programs for various reasons.

I spoke with multiple lenders, hard money, traditional, private, but they all wanted a large lump sum of cash reserves that I didn’t fully have.

With our first two flips, we engaged agents to sell them, but they were pretty worthless.

Curious how other investors stay on top of deadlines once deals start stacking up.I’ve been seeing a lot of newer investors juggle contracts, addenda, and lender requests all at once — especially when running multiple deals.What systems or processes are you using to keep files clean and closings smooth?

Making recommendations - good but the PM works for you - not the tenant - and should not be engaging services with them. 

Once the tenant moved out, restoring the property to livable condition cost him over $15,000.A client who had purchased multiple properties from us and made good money attended a real estate convention where he learned that the secret to great wealth was multifamily properties with section 8 tenants.

Should I do an 1031 exchange to get a multiple property like duplex?

Engage with local officers to gather insights about the neighborhood, and don't hesitate to ask them specific questions about the property.When touring, pay attention to tonality, body language, and hidden cues from sellers.

On paper, new construction seems “easy” to self-manage:• Lower maintenance (initially)• Builder warranties in place• Fewer system failures• Higher tenant demandBut I’ve seen some tradeoffs too:• Warranty coordination can still be time-consuming• Lease structuring matters more in A/B class neighborhoods• Tenant screening expectations are higher• Rent pricing has to be dialed in, new builds often sit if overpriced• Investors scaling to multiple properties hit bandwidth issues quicklyIn Birmingham, Huntsville, and Atlanta, we’re seeing strong demand for newer inventory, but also more competition in certain submarkets.For those who’ve owned new builds for 1–3 years:Did you start self-managing and switch later?