Quote from @Drago Stanimirovic: Hi Austin,As a new landlord exploring self-management, your concern about obtaining signed authorizations for verifying applicant information without a physical signature is valid.

@Lexi Blevins, if you haven't already, explore the investment strategy of rent-by-the-room.

I believe in the potential of Oakland, and I’m looking forward to exploring opportunities that can contribute to our neighborhoods.If you have any tips, resources, or insights to share, I would love to hear from you!

Over the past year, I fully renovated a house owned by a family member, which has given me some hands-on experience.Currently, I am exploring properties that I could potentially fix up and have been practicing underwriting for these prospective investments.

As long as you focus on maintaining the property and keeping rents fair, there will always be tenants looking for affordability, especially in urban areas.Financing Options: When it comes to getting capital, there are several avenues you could explore, such as local banks, international lenders, or even partnerships with other investors who share your vision.

Thanks for the mention @Nathan Gesner@Jodi-Ann Birch we don't do business up in Flint, but we have encountered Gebrael Management a few times as they've tried to do business in Metro Detroit.They seem to have good processes, but please validate they will meet your expectations.Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

I am reaching out to explore potential partnerships that could impact the real estate market I'm specifically targeting in Florida (not Fort Lauderdale).  

On my end, I’ve managed to save about $80K and still owe $17K in student loans, but since I’m in the grace period after graduating in May, I’ve held off on paying them to keep my savings in a high-yield account for now.I’ve been exploring Midwest markets where property prices are more affordable, and I feel like this might be the right place for me to start my real estate investing journey.In the meantime, I’m also working with my parents to convert their single-family home into a three-family unit.

Feel free to look us up online and explore the article about us featured in the Canadian Underwriter.

Explore Investor Groups: If you’re not alone in this—meaning if there are other investors in the same syndication who are also unhappy—you might consider banding together.