Today, consumers continue to face uphill battles in securing affordable housing and navigating the complexities of mortgage lending.

My plan is to self-manage the property and rent it out by the room, and I believe your expertise could provide invaluable insights to help me navigate this venture successfully.Specifically, I'm seeking advice on the following areas:Property Management Software: I'd appreciate recommendations for property management software that would streamline my operations and help me stay organized.Bookkeeping: Could you provide guidance on best practices for bookkeeping in rental property management?

Considering your situation and goals, here are some insights to help you navigate your options:1.

I can navigate you over the hundreds of mistakes Ive made.Stay at it and good luck! 

How do others navigate such requirements.

Remain adaptable­, continuously educating yourself on evolving strate­gies to navigate market shifts.Good luck!

Your advice will be invaluable in helping me navigate these initial steps and lay a solid foundation for my future in real estate investing.Thank you so much for taking the time to read my post and for any guidance you can provide!

Another alternative is creating some incentive to bring on an experienced investor and maybe work this stuff over the years to possibly navigate the pain.

Real estate is a long game and there can be a lot of curve balls so if you have those four things you're best equipped to navigate the journey. 

I'm trying to figure out how to navigate this without increasing the number of draws I'm requesting from the hard money lenders. 1-2 draws/project I can handle. 5+ and that starts to really dig in to the profit margin on a deal.