The median sale price was $370,000, basically unchanged from last year.

I think starting with these basic questions will give them a clear picture of what’s realistic and help them line up the right lender before they find their first deal.1. 

If it is reperforming then add 2-4 percent to that.If you create your own loans, basically you are private lending/hard money lender.

While that error was partially corrected, the following month Homebase cleared out our entire owner balance, leaving us short $570, which we had to chase down and was eventually paid in an off-cycle correction.Perhaps most concerning was the lack of basic property security oversight.

You’re not a random office where they’re one of 200 clients.Communication – Clear update schedule (monthly report, repair approvals, tenant issues).Cost savings – Yes, lower fee, but frame it as efficiency, not discount labor.Shared trust – You’re protecting their homes like your own.But — and this is important — you also need to show you’re taking this seriously as a business, not a favor.Before you pitch, line up:A basic management agreement (spell out duties, fees, repair limits, etc.)Process for maintenance (who you call, response times, emergency plan)Screening criteria (income, credit, background, pets)Rent collection system (online payments only — no chasing checks)Local landlord-tenant laws knowledge for VAStarting tips that matter most:Screening makes or breaks everything.

Will Investor Edge allow us to see a Demo b4 paying the $4000 to get started They will, but the demo is basically a white labeled Prop stream.

From there, you can start building your basics: learning how to analyze deals, picking a market that fits your goals, and surrounding yourself with people who’ve done it before.

I think what we're seeing in places with rent caps is that landlords are basically forced to make the maximum increase that they are allowed every year which in some cases may be more of an increase than they would have otherwise made.  

Roughly what price range should I expect for a basic, reliable replacement?

Joseph Montes - We did not want the guide to get too overwhelming, and decided to keep it to the basics.