If you are going to self manage you will need to build business systems and get a list of reliable vendors.  

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These are business purpose loans so there isn't any sort of red tape when purchasing multiple properties at once or one after another.

Your equity can provide the funds to make those improvements happen, increasing your home’s value and making it more enjoyable to live in too.Getting a Business GoingIf you’ve been dreaming about starting your own business, your equity could be the kickstart you need.

Also, you don’t need a business license just to look at properties, but if you buy a bigger property, like a multi-family unit, you might need a certificate of occupancy, depending on the local rules.For business trips, most expenses can be deductible, but if it’s part personal and part business, you can only deduct the business portion.

More than 90 percent of real estate agents are out of the business in less than five years.

I would also consider talking to her broker.Also, has she provided references from BiggerPockets or Google Business?

Treat this property as a business and factor in all the associated expenses, including mortgage payments (if you pull a loan), maintenance, and potential vacancy periods.To simplify management and make this less of a hands-on job, I’d strongly recommend working with a property management company.

My business partners and I are looking into it but I want to do my research.