In reality today's products are often cheaply made and will need regular repair, maintenance, and replacement. 

., schedule showings, & handle applications.Tenant Screening: Perform background checks & qualify select tenants based on predefined criteria.Tenant Move-In: Finalize leasing agreements, confirm move-in dates, conduct inspections, & collect rent & deposits.Rent Collection: Handle rent payments, late notices, & enforce late fees.Evictions: File paperwork, represent the owner in court, & coordinate with law enforcement.Legal: Advise on disputes, refer to attorneys, & ensure compliance with relevant legislation.Inspections: Conduct regular property inspections & send owners reports.Financial Management: Make payments (mortgage, HOA, etc.), maintain records, provide tax reports, & offer cash-flow statements.Maintenance & Repairs: Oversee maintenance, hire contractors, & monitor repairs & larger projects.Tenant Move-Out: Inspect, report on damages, return deposits, clean the unit, & re-list the property.** PM's - let me know if I missed anything!

These types of lenders look at a TON of deals on a regular basis.

I have regular bank accounts, credit union and retirement accounts but know there is better options than just savings. 

The IRS generally treats that as taxable income, and you’ll also get hit with a 10% early withdrawal penalty on top of the regular income tax.

We have bought a ton of them, and funded just as many, and go to auctions regularly but it is definitely a nich / specialized market and you have to know your stuff! 

Put the Poo in their washing machine.

With home prices and assistance I feel this is a now or never thing (if I chose instead to buy a regular home), but this is also my first rodeo. 

Hi folks, I’m researching various value-add investment models (fix & flips, light rehabs) and want to learn from investors who fund these regularly or those who are looking for projects to back.

Investor experience.If they don’t handle assignments, double closes, hard money loans, or LLC transfers regularly, they’re not investor-friendly.