I want happy campers in my network - you've helped reiterate any deal can be good at the right purchase price.Huh, well, that is a kudos on your level of research or you've got some serious luck on your side because as chance has it I have experience working both with organizations similar to what you described and in leasing by the room. 

-Being able to give your tenants the professional experience of timely responses, quick attention to maintenance, using the on-hand already vetted roster of vendors, providing a sense of formal hospitality and customer service... can be worth the management fees. - Staying compliant with various tenant laws and fair housing policies is also a big factor I hear a lot.

Our team buys the properties and converts them and manages them so it has been a great learning experience seeing all three phases from taking down a project, renovating the building then managing the lease up.

@Keith AngellFrom my experience, both a HELOC and refinancing have their advantages depending on your goals.

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Your background as an electrician and experience in general contracting and project management will be incredibly valuable in the real estate world.

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That was a learning experience.  

I will say from personal experience, I think that because it is a paid platform that people take it more seriously and are more active in the community.