We've strived to learn from other tech-enabled property managers and firms who have failed to scale effectively and implement those learnings in our scaling to now 180 cities across California and Washington state.For what it's worth:We have over 170 4-star or greater online reviews. 

I would love to hear any recommendations of online resources and/or podcasts to understand the market better, as well as RE investing in general.

Should I hold on to the house, despite the potential negative cash flow, with the hope of refinancing and future appreciation?

I am looking for any helpful information you have to share or any (free online) resources; podcasts, books etc.

For a commercial loan at 7% over 15 years, you can use an online loan calculator to estimate your monthly payments.

The project is being funded by refinancing another family property.Additionally, I’m planning to establish a property management company here in Rhode Island within the next year.

These can be found online by search 'Section 8 Fair Market Rent for 2024'.

@Oli HarpsTo manage your Oakland 4-plex effectively, stay informed about the local market, build local connections, conduct thorough tenant screening, consider value-add opportunities, decide whether to self-manage or hire a property management company, network with local investors, plan for growth through scaling your portfolio, explore financing options, and stay informed about the local market through online communities and resources.

However, the outline below is fairly standard across most business plans.Executive Summary (Objective, mission, keys to success, etc.)Company Summary (Goals, operations, ownership & personnel experience, etc.)Market Analysis & Strategy (Approach for finding deals, investment strategy, etc.)Financial Plan (Startup costs, leverage, reserves, etc.)Exit Strategy (Timeline or milestones for exiting or refinancing investments)

Will an appraiser disregard the income from the non-conforming garden unit when assessing the property for refinancing?