But at the local commercial level, you’ll have a more in depth underwriting review process  

I’m currently in the process of searching for my first property, which I hope to house hack and eventually convert into a long-term rental. 

I desire to begin investing asap so I started the process of  learning as much as I can by reading and watching videos.

Key points include:Security Deposits: In Indiana, there’s no legal cap on security deposits, but you must return the deposit (minus any valid deductions) within 45 days of the tenant vacating the property.Evictions: Follow the formal process carefully.

The bank they are using with that offer is now saying my site prep bid came in way too high and not approving me (so far. still in process).

These names frequently come up in investor circles because of their reliability.Speak Directly to Their Team: Legitimate lenders will have knowledgeable representatives willing to explain their loan products and processes in detail.

@Venka Pulla It’s frustrating when a property manager isn’t meeting expectations, but transitioning to a new property manager is typically straightforward if you follow a few steps:Review the Management Agreement: Carefully read your current Property Management Agreement (PMA) to understand the termination process, including any required notice period.

I’m in the process of getting my real estate salesperson license to gain access to MLS listings as well.

I would like to expand a bit and put some systems and processes in place and generally get a little more serious when it comes to the management side.In Brandon Turner's Book- The Book on Managing Rental Properties, in chapter 3 he talks about creating a company policy binder.

A strong team can streamline processes and reduce headaches.Expand Knowledge: Podcasts and forums like BiggerPockets are great tools.