You may want to post in the classifieds section of BP to find cleaners, handymen, and other help to remotely self manage the propertyHey Zach, you have posted MTR units to FB Marketplace and received actual bookings from it? 

The 15.3% hit takes 2-3 years to recover with gains in the marketplace, etc., but it might make sense especially with Roth IRA or Roth 401k contributions.It gets tricky since you need a bona fide business to business relationship... doing other property management and / or handyman services helps create an arms-length relationship (and rise to Section 162 definition of being a business and not a self-dealing transaction).

Working in an assessing office and learning more and more about houses and the value attached. 

Most conventional or Non-QM lenders will require an independent third part assessment but if the LTV is low enough and some compensating factors, occasionally for a rate and term refinance lenders will allow a drive by or 'online' appraisal.

Or you can DIY from Facebook marketplace, Craigslist, thrift stores and furniture stores.But is there anyone you can pay to help you DIY, to take advantage of local offerings and your own labor, while still not doing it wholly on your own?

Meetup.com is a good resource for those but some of the groups will also post here on Bigger Pockets Marketplace too.

A lot of details that are still needed in order to assess this strategy.

To discover suitable investment opportunities, it is crucial to conduct thorough research, analyze local market trends, assess rental demand, consider job growth, evaluate neighborhood dynamics, and anticipate potential appreciation.

If you see real estate taxes spike up like this, I would look into whether if you can appeal the tax increase at your local board of assessment appeals. 

Hi Everyone,I thought it would be helpful to share a couple of excel models that I use in assessing prospective real estate projects.