Crew Enterprises is the guarantor on the loan. 

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/307-Colony-Dr-Enterprise-...$190k. 4-plex, 2b/1ba ea, around 800sqft each.

Hey BP Community,I usually hang out in the technical trenches of the market, having spent the first 20 years of my career in enterprise IT systems before shifting to full-time independent trading.

Targeting landlords with 5-25 units - past the single property stage but not big enough for enterprise software that costs $500+/month.If you're in this range, I'd really value your take on whether this is worth building or if there are better solutions already out there.I think Buildium starts at $50/month, so not sure why you are using $500 figure.Have you tried Innago?

No way I could turn a profit using a PM.

Really enjoyed reading this — super practical take on running a lean, profitable wholesaling business today.

Most of the big platforms (Buildium, Stessa, Yardi) are either too expensive or built for the US market.For 7 units, you don't need all the bells and whistles of enterprise software - you just need something that helps you stay on top of compliance deadlines (rent increases, inspections, lease renewals) without breaking the bank.Have you looked into more focused solutions that just handle compliance tracking rather than full property management?

It’s systems vs stress.For a first duplex, out of state, here’s how I’d think about it:When self-managing can workSelf-management is realistic if you have all of the following in place:A reliable local handyman who answers calls and bills promptlyA clear tenant screening framework (income, rental history, evictions, consistency)Management software for rent collection, maintenance tickets, and documentationA local leasing solution (lockboxes, self-showings, or a paid runner)Familiarity with Ohio landlord-tenant laws and leasesIf any one of those is weak, self-managing becomes reactive very fast.The biggest mistake new owners makePeople underestimate leasing and screening, not maintenance.Bad tenants cost far more than 10% management fees ever will.If you self-manage, you must:Control screening criteria yourselfNever bend standards to “fill the unit”Treat leasing like a system, not a favorSoftware that’s “enough” for small portfoliosFor 1–5 units:TenantCloudAvailBuildium (solid but heavier than you need at first)You don’t need enterprise tools.

The two biggest government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) responsible for insuring these loans and helping to repackage them as MBSs are the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA, a.k.a.

There's a common saying in real estate investing: "You make your money when you buy, not when you sell." While acquiring properties at the right price is undoubtedly critical, I'd like to share another perspective tha...