A Property Manager can also assist with understanding local regulations and the practical aspects of property management, ensuring you make a well-informed decision.Feel free to share more about your specific needs.

I am currently under contract for home I'm planning on using as a short term rental.

Set clear goals, save for a down payment, and practice analyzing deals to build your confidence.

If your goal is day-one cash flow, the current high interest rates will make it very difficult.

$3k is insignificant compared to your current holdings.

A cashout refi of the current loan on one of the properties may be an option.

If anyone who professes to teach you something about real estate cannot or will not identify 10-20 specific, verifiable addresses they currently own and rent out, or have flipped, or optioned away or syndicated or whatever, they do not deserve any of your money. 

Last thing, I would strongly consider consulting with a knowledgeable property manager or attorney once you have a copy of the current lease and all of the facts.

I’m currently diving into the world of rental property investing and exploring opportunities in my local market.

I am currently in my junior year of high school, and I have all AICE and AP classes, which allows me to get a full ride to college.