@Corbyn R TowerReal estate investing is a rewarding journey that requires starting with smaller deals, house hacking, creative financing, and the BRRRR strategy.

If nothing else, offering a small reward like a gift card to their favorite restaurant (ask when they initially sign the lease) helps.

I've done it, the market does not reward the effort and the cost.

I also did an initial telephone screening/interview and check references.

I could also just do a straight arbitrage/master lease but prefer the co-host model as I see it as more equitable and disperses risk and reward more evenly between myself as the co-host and the syndication LLC as the property owner.

With that said, if you decide to change your plans and not get into REI that solution will still reap it's reward for peace of mind.

Always ask for references from other property owners they’ve worked with.

Document the condition thoroughly for future reference and estimates.If the property is of interest, it’s crucial to have professionals assess potential structural damage, electrical issues, or mold remediation costs.

We work with investors on 1-4 units throughout CA & OR and would be happy to support your search or refer you to a friend.

And don’t forget that your legal bills, process server fees, etc are higher.But even after the expenses and the higher maintenance, the reward of the much higher NOI is there to be earned.