That specific example I gave to you was turned back by the listing agent, and the listing agent's little firm cause of how "insulting" it was and how I out of touch I was by even suggesting something below 10% of list.

You get better service from a local firm than one further down the road, and the results may be better!

Browards townhomes and condos market – a blend of dreams and ambitions – spread its wings in February 2024.While numbers may appear as figures, on paper they narrate a tale of resilience, growth and the unwavering spirit that defines Broward.Despite a decrease of 2.0%, in completed sales compared to the year Browards real estate market continues to offer promising opportunities.Cash, the element in transactions was readily available with 58.2% of purchases made in cash highlighting the confidence and security that defines Browards real estate landscape.The median selling price, a sign of prosperity stood firm at $290,000 marking a 6.6% increase from the year.

About collecting rent through Zelle, though, there are a few key reasons why it might not be the best fit for you as a landlord or property management firm, especially in the long run:Zelle is Designed for Personal Use: Its features are great for sending money to friends and family, but it lacks the business functionalities that landlords need, like automatic rent tracking and late fees.No Rent-Specific Features: You'll miss out on handy features tailored for landlords, such as payment reminders, lease management, and maintenance requests.Transaction Limits and Dispute Resolution: Zelle has sending limits that could interfere with rent payments, and it doesn't offer the same level of protection and dispute resolution you'd get with services designed for rental transactions.Given these limitations, while Zelle might work for now, as you grow and manage more properties, you'll likely need a more robust solution that's designed with landlords in mind.

Locate a mentor who can help you learn from their experiences and offer you individualized guidance.Even in an entry-level role, get experience by working for a property management firm or real estate investor.

You need a firm budget (you would be outsourcing too much of this to someone else.)If you want to house hack, but a multi and do it, but make sure the numbers look good for when you leave because in most markets they won't look great while you are there unless you can get 3 or 4 units.

The company made the news in April when Arbor foreclosed on four apartmentcomplexes in Houston worth $229m, after which Applesway mistakenly served mass eviction notices to residentsof the foreclosed propertiesIcer is a New York-based investment firm that stated to industry publication Bisnow that it was seeking greenerpastures out-of-state seeking to escape New York’s regulatory environment.

Right after that came out I started my own brokerage firm and have been working with house hackers ever since. 

We as a firm have investors working with us who have rental properties all over the US big and small.Finding a real estate-focused tax professional and one who can help with advisory and grow with you would be my suggestion to focus your efforts on finding.

You did a good job of explaining your situation, but I would think I would have more questions before providing any firm advice.