If this stretches to 9–12 months, holding costs could climb fast.I like your point about tightening the rehab costs, I think there’s room to bring it closer to $100K with the right contractor and materials.

I think @Michael Baum has one he's shared before (?)

I am always happy to chat about hard money - and I am biased, but I think I am an excellent communicator!

Theres one I think its by Brandon Turner that is called rent to retirement. when I was starting out I read one that was called one property a year that resonated with me.

I'm a financial planner by profession so you'd think the default answer is, "heck yeah, always hire a planner!"  

At every single point in history, people think that the market as it is then, is so hard, and so expensive to get into.

Its just thinking outside the box in this new market. 

There's nothing wrong with considering them along with other options, but I would be careful thinking they will get you more bang for your buck or a more honest operator.Remember: cheaper doesn't mean you'll make more money.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

I think I can open another personal checking account at the bank I already have and it'll be under my name but i'm trying to buy out of state rentals with an LLC I own.

I can think of one instance where this was applied.