I’m very new to BiggerPockets and was encouraged by a friend to join.

Following up with the court docket search function, we turned up more than 15 interactions with the legal system for everything ranging from theft, assault, DWI, driving without a license, taking deposits for work and never coming back and an eviction. 

This has made it a lot easier for the 1-5 unit operators and encouraged them to keep going. we manage 25 ltr and own 18 we use apartments.com, free and works great 

Agree with @Jon Martin about not encouraging more people who would be willing to share a basement studio. 

he discussed the idea that failure is 100% ok and its even encouraged, as long as you track it. 

If you haven't visited the area, I would encourage that if possible just to get a better idea of the neighborhoods and really confirm what you're looking for.

So, owners mistakenly think price is the only differentiator – and look for a PMC like they’d shop for groceries☹We encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others by reading posts here on BiggerPockets from owners that picked a PMC solely by price and regretted it.We recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Even if someone gives you a referral, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that just because a PMC met their expectations, they’ll meet your expectations.

Before you leave your current primary residence, I'd encourage you to get a HELOC.

I'd encourage you to check out ours :) There's also a link to my pricing engine at my website link below in my signature. 

As of March 1, 2026, the City’s new Land Use Code officially takes effect — and it’s intentionally designed to encourage more middle-density housing across the city.Here’s what matters:• Expanded support for duplexes, small multifamily, and mixed-use buildings• Clearer zoning districts that allow more housing by right• A shift away from one-size-fits-all zoning toward neighborhood-appropriate density• Strong alignment with walkability, downtown growth, and long-term housing supplyThis is often called “missing middle housing” — the space between single-family homes and large apartment buildings — and Manchester is leaning into it in a thoughtful, structured way.For homeowners, this could mean new options you didn’t previously have.For investors, this creates predictability and opportunity — if you know how to read the code correctly.