In the obligatory weekly cleaning sessions, we clearly inform the team what to look for to see if things look 'off'.I'm responding to this specifically because referring to them or their management fee as a “scam” isn’t the right characterization.

This creates a negative initial position.

I’m seeing firsthand how conservative many lenders are on low acquisition/high rehab deals, especially early on without a track record.I’m approaching this in phases — using more flexible capital initially to get a few projects executed cleanly, then transitioning to lower-cost institutional or RTL financing once there’s history to support it.

.• Mid-term rentals – Viable in some pockets, but zoning, seasonality, and furnishing costs matter more than most people initially expect.

Hi Gia, much of your investment strategy is going to be based on your budget and lifestyle preference.In general, multi-families tend to appreciate more over the long run, but they come with more headaches, more upkeep, and higher initial investment.

I need a comprehensive solution that can:• Track the property from the initial purchase through ongoing management• Record and categorize all rental expenses• Allow me to scan and store receipts digitally• Monitor additional costs associated with the properties• Track rental income and proceedsI would appreciate any recommendations or suggestions you might have. 

.)• The smartest way to finance my first deal, especially as a first-time buyer• Whether house hacking a duplex or single-family near a campus makes the most sense• How others have successfully used first-time homebuyer loans (FHA, conventional 3–5%, etc.) for student rentalsMy long-term goal is to build a portfolio of student rentals while still working my W-2, and I’m willing to self-manage initially if that helps the numbers work.I’d love to hear from anyone who has:• Invested in student housing• Started by house hacking• Invested in Northeast Ohio or similar Midwest college townsAny advice on deal analysis, financing strategies, mistakes to avoid, or things you wish you knew early on would be hugely appreciated.Thanks in advance — looking forward to learning from this community. 

The initial contact, pre-screening, and time-line to complete an application says a lot about prospective tenants.

Looking for some advice on best methods of practice for this, initial contracts to have outlined, minimum participation clauses, exit strategies, whether we should make an LLC or not, etc.

Note seeing you are projecting negative cash flow even after this refi, this cost will initially have no earnings to pay down that costs.I recognize selling at a loss is undesired.