Congrats on getting the home and starting the process.

My frind in Omaha ended up picking up his second property sooner than he expected, simply because he’d built a small name for himself with one successful deal already under his belt.Are you feeling confident about the day-to-day responsibilities, or is there something else in the process that’s keeping you up at night?

Yep, gotta have a great PM that will not only handle the management, but coordinate renovations, turnovers, aquisitions.Go meet them, look at a few of the properties they manage, ask about their systems, processes, etc.

My goal is to gain a solid understanding of the process, master deal analysis, and ultimately close my first deal.Right now, I’m focused on learning the basics — from finding motivated sellers to building a strong network of cash buyers.

The promise for the prospective agent to represent every flip from the buy side to the sell side is only as valid as the agent's due diligence and work ethic, and trust would need to be built in the process. 

Loan amount is essentially unchanged since the loan is just under 2 years old.I thought the lending process was absolutely obnoxious last time around so I was wondering if anyone had any good referrals or recommendations.

We're in the process doing a build to rent property.

I will likely follow what you outlined above, but won't open my calendar right away to allow time for the permitting process.

There is nothing inherently different about the process of working with Section 8 between SFH, small or large multifamily. 

Consider bringing in an experienced property manager, contractor, or mentor to guide you through the process.