The people who do it make their money in other aspects & Property Management is kept around to help fuel those activities, provide economies of scale & additional presence in the marketplace.

You can do DSCR loans /Bank statements/ Hard money loans, where they only focus on how well the subject property performs in terms of the rental aspects or the ARV aka after repair value.

The dealer I’m working with generally works with individuals and not so much investors, so their partners don’t really offer much for investment loans, so my next step is to explore the loan aspect further and see what I can turn up.

Whether you're looking to invest, buy properties, or explore various aspects of real estate, there's a wealth of knowledge and support within the community.Feel free to share more about your specific interests or any questions you may have as you embark on this journey.

With tax season upon us I wanted to hear your opinion on the best accounting software out there.Like many of you, I've been juggling various aspects of property management, from tracking expenses and managing leases to preparing for tax season.

@Maria Moyahello and welcome.just to ask about a different aspect of your post - why all the moves? 

My guess is this house has an issue with either condition or the split level aspect since $350K is a low price for a good-condition suburban duplex.

That was my biggest concern going in, but in retrospect, I should have been much more concerned with other aspects of the deal. 

My question is what underlying aspects of an early 1900s property should I take into consideration?

@Justine Phillipson: I've been researching turnkey options as a way to get my feet wet in other markets, get some experience with some positive cash flow, then dive into other aspects of investing that we enjoy.