This is definitely not the cheapest way to get leads, but it is effective. 

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

Your lead-up to closing just has a few less hoops.

I have a lead on multi-family deal that should cash flow at least 1k/month, probably more.

If you're ok with roommates and generating some leases, ground rules, and interviewing folks before they move in, you really can't go wrong with house hacking.

You’re right, though, that you’re unlikely to generate much cash flow, if at all, if you invest in your home state.One option would be to look out of state.

For anyone that has used Lead Sherpa, are there additional costs for things like this?

You can pair an app like DealMachine with driving for dollars and get skiptraced leads.

If you decide to self manage and want help with other functions we can totally help out.We also buy and sell real estate (candor realty), have a repair and maintenance company (CMR Construction) (includes snow plowing, lead abatement and full fledged rehabs) If you need any of those support services please let us know.

Long-term rentals offer diversification, learning experience, and lower returns but may generate lower returns.