The reality of the market is that many investments with only 5% down are struggling to see cash flow (and you're right, unless you go to SW philly or somewhere similar).

I saw in another post that he could open up a HELOC as a backup, or for unforeseen expenses just in case, but we’re really struggling with what to do here and don’t want this project to negatively impact our relationship in any way. 

I have seen this get ugly for people who end up being forced to move/sell and take a deep loss or struggle to FSBO because they can't pay commissions.2.)

We recently found a few off-market properties by driving around but we are struggling to find a way to get a phone number for the properties.

I'm an investor that lives in Amador county (near you), but I've struggled to make the numbers work for STR near me. 

Hi BP Community -I'm struggling with tenant turnover.

What are your top 3 biggest struggles right now as a real estate investor? 

I'm setting up a similar structure now with partners and struggling to wrangle all of it. 

Happy Thursday BP Community,I've been really struggling finding agents and wholesalers who can bring me actually good deals in the South Florida area.

Would you mind sharing more about your hurdles and struggles on #3.