Quote from @Karl Kauper: In my 20+ years as a landlord in three different states, it’s my experience that the owner can screen more effectively and find tenants way more quickly. 

With strategic updates and market insight, this property became a highly desirable investment, showcasing the power of effective collaboration and value-driven improvements.

Our goal is to purchase two multifamily properties per year, and we want to ensure that we establish the most effective structure for asset protection from the outset.We’re exploring options such as Subsidiary LLCs, Parent LLCs, and Irrevocable Trusts to maintain both asset protection and anonymity.

[WEBSITE REMOVED] has the direct Asset manager contacts. they give you name, email, and direct phone to the AMs at 51 different companies.

I had to pay contractors he stiffed in order to remove liens and refinance the property. 

Huge junk removal needed.

The difference is just UW fees, better than paying a 20% increase at payoff to remove properties. 

This is because the financials of the condo project will directly effect the value of the real estate as a collective, as compared to just your financial health on other types.

A lot of people come on the forums and ask "Should I become an agent so I can more effectively invest?" 

I'm interested in learning a bit more about typical vacancy percentages, size of the local population being serviced, reasonable percentage of effective gross income for expenses, etc. as well Peter.Hopefully some experienced member(s) will sound off!