@Tayvion Payton I have managed many properties in neighborhoods like this.

I did manage to make some good connections but networking inside of M1 is just like networking outside of M1.

Has anyone come across their property management company creating a "First right of refusal program" for maintenance requests? 

It sounds like you had a terrible manager.

Try interviewing at least three managers.1.

Now to provide extra comfort and convenience to our buyers (who are mostly out of state) we agree to help them out by getting them set up with local property management that we work with closely as well as assisting management market the property for rent to place tenants.

Expanding your portfolio, streamlining tenant management, diversifying income streams, building a network, and planning for growth are also recommended.

When it comes to managing your mortgage, most homeowners are familiar with refinancing as a way to lower monthly payments or take advantage of better interest rates.

We’re developers managing our own portfolio and don’t have any outside investors.  

The only other options I can see are A) your mom partnering with you rather then selling the property to you - you become 50% owner and bring the funds and management to the rental while she provides the existing equity as her contribution; or B) your mom lending you the rehab cash out of her personal funds while also seller financing the house to you.