Or hire a PM company to manage for you?

The government and HOA's favoritism toward big companies like Sonder.People will keep say the issue is saturation.

You will get killed on the C and D properties which are usually the majority of most properties handled by a metro PM company. 

That way, her limited funds can go toward her own living expenses. 

Quote from @Adam Sieg: I’ve used all but the only company I continue to buy through is R2R.

There is one city where I rent some houses and almost everyone that calls ask who the PM is and say they won't rent from anyone that uses X company as their PM.  

I’m currently working towards another rental property (duplex or larger) but I know I still need funds.

Connecting with an insurance company may be helpful in placing long term tenants in a fully furnished home.  

If it is a class C office building with 10% occupancy that is very different than a Class A MF which is still very different than a debt fund with zero leverage.As mentioned risk and return go together  - greater risk should have greater upside

@Holly Thorsen see above for potential challenges tapping your equity in the rental.You only need 5% down for a regular mortgage, 3% down for an FHA mortgage - so why don't you have the funds?