It is my belief your current situation is not a bad position (it is a goid position that will improve with time).  

Account Closed You can do automated lead generation in several ways, depending on whether you're looking for seller leads, buyer leads or private lender leads.Seller Leads: (1) Lead Swiper (online lead search with dozens of targeted searches), (2) Instant Leads -- direct access to listed properties nationwide with a click (3) OfferBot, automated offer making software (I use this every day) (4) Direct Mail Connect (upload your own list or use lists out of Freedomsoft) -- my team manages a ton of direct mail in my real estate business using this, (5) SMS lead generation (I use this every day)...and that's just scratching the surface.Buyer Leads: (1) Nationwide Cash Buyer database (millions of buyer records at the click of a mouse) -- including buyer name, address and all property addresses they've bought including closing dates and prices paid

These numbers on their access to the MLS will give you the best evaluation to what you can sell it for once you are done.

It might be an improvement over TikTok influencers and self-proclaimed gurus, but not by much.

And in part, it depends on the investors and capital that you have access to (this tends to play a factor in many decisions when raising outside capital).If you do want to go the fund route, you might want to consider using Avestor. 

You should also have access inside the house in most cases.

I, too, suggest having your bank account with a bank that is popular and easy to access in your tenants' town.

After a few candid conversations, they realized they could negotiate slightly higher rents by offering small improvments..things like better loading dock access or upgrading the security features..turning a so-so cash flow into something much healthier.When you break down your family friend’s situation, it might help to consider these angles:Selling and redeploying capitla could open up opportunities in markets where cash flow is a bit juicier.

Its pros include streamlined property tracking, access to owner data, automated direct mail campaigns, and team collaboration features.

For every ONE PERCENT that cap rates move against BAM they have to improve NOI by $6,000,000 just to BREAK EVEN on the property value.