For example, if she can't visit the property, is she good at record keeping (so everything is organized at tax time) or finding vendors, comparing product prices, finding free or low cost items on Facebook marketplace to improve the rental)3. emergency fund.

On Facebook marketplace you have to call it an apartment since they don't have a commercial option.

You need to review the assessment record for your property as there may be errors. 

I bought a brand new in the box $285 microwave off Facebook marketplace today for $35.  

Reward: Assess whether the uncertainty surrounding the current occupants, title clarity, and liens aligns with your risk tolerance.

It was also difficult to assess the heating situation after repairs since tenant refused to provide key to access unit for repairs and/emergencies, citing “privacy and safety” concerns.

Once I know that I could better assess whether the use of debt to get started would be the best choice.All the best!

I second all that has been said above - all of those folks referenced have been really helpful to me and have added lots of value to so many BP community members, especially in our local marketplace.

We've had zero phone calls answered or returned, multiple promises or calls "tomorrow" to talk through issues unmetAt this point we've hired another PM (Sadly MidSouth Homebuyers, whom we have other properties with and have had nothing but excellent experience, wouldn't manage this location) who is now going through re-keying the property and assessing the state of the rehab.This was a test property for us, so we learned what we wanted to learn on this transaction.

Which means to me that Zillow is cracking down on people hunting for arbitrage on its platform.Consider that, and other potential barriers, when assessing your marketing tools.