Inspectors told us that we need to install 4 fire rated windows by the fire escape because the property is commercial...where can I get affordable fire rated windows / glass?

Looking to get my first househack in the next year or so.

Quote from @Kaleb Foster: hmm Potentially the Pearl home, I don't know what your market looks like in St.Louis, but we are seeing a ceiling of around $150/sqft sold price, and I don't believe the first two homes have enough wiggle room!  

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/05/in-a-volatile-week-for-inter...Mortgage demand pulled back last week as rates swung wildly, starting off low and then climbing sharply, rattling buyers.  

Does anybody know a lender they will fund in "rural" areas to a first timer?

I've researched quite a lot but I am hoping to find a mentor to help guide me through the process for my first multifamily property and someone I can go to for questions along the way.

Good afternoon, Seeking first hand reviews of these banks if possible. would like to avoid wasting time with bad banks.

We are doing this for the first time. 

As a suggestion, I'd get through the first one, get it settled and have some degree of experience running it before diving into another.

@Christopher Tinelli when I first read the title, I thought YOU are a PMC and your BP profile seems to confirm this.Unfortunately, most of the responders seem to be answering as if you bought the property.Recommend checking out NARPM, there are a lot of student housing PMCs there.Here's what I can think ofPMA: you'll want to have a charge for periodic walk-thrus, like almost monthly.