Your best option is to terminate the current manager and switch to one with better processes and communication.

My goal is reviewing retirement options. 

How I would go about it is bring a deal to someone ( a friend or colleague) that I knew had money, offer them the terms I have in mind and continue until I find one.

When I have some free time, I'll research other options that won't cost a fortune for the small guy.

VRBO of course has no co-hosting option.

Consider exploring financing options like FHA loans and refinancing as the city grows.

Budget these carefully into your overall project plan to avoid surprises.Rehab Budget: Ensure that bids are received from multiple contractors and that adequate reserves are made for cost overruns.ARV: Be conservative on your ARV since the appraisal concerns one person’s opinion.

I reviewed about a dozen options.

I find this option best if you are on a tight time frame and need to save a couple of weeks.  

However, given that many sellers have locked in ultra-low mortgage rates from 2020–2021, the existing home supply remains constrained, which will continue to support home prices in certain areas.For investors, rental properties remain a strong option in an inflationary environment.