They see it online, it’s nice inside, but the street it’s on is rough.

I was an electrician for over 20 years with my last electrical job being shop foreman for a custom electrical control panel shop and UL 508 specialist.

Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.

A strong partnership benefits both parties.Happy vendors are more likely to prioritize your jobs and provide high-quality service, benefiting both tenants and owners.Balancing Stakeholder NeedsBalancing these relationships requires a strategic approach:1.Standardized Processes: Implement systems that ensure consistency and efficiency in addressing maintenance requests, approvals, and payments.2.Transparency: Use technology, like owner and tenant portals, to provide real-time updates and visibility into ongoing issues.3.Regular Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with all stakeholders.

Local furniture shop about 8 miles away did the woodwork out of Mahogany, really great job. 

STR without ownership is basically a STR PM job for you.  

I would focus on getting a solid job/career then going into a house hack. 

Send written letters, nice stationary, handwritten envelope, explaining why you selected his property and what your vision is for it.

It is just a job, not RE investing.Save up and buy your own place to Truley create wealth and not just make an actual owner money.

I currently own a few properties here in Bryan-College Station, I have a full time sales job so try to stay as passive as possible.