@Damon AlbersSounds like these properties are in a class c area and your manager is not doing a good job vetting themBut this is not out of ordinary for c class rentals which is why people look at cash flow and be like wow but one $5000 bill can wipe out 4-6 months of rental income and properties never make money and rarely appreciateThis is why we do not do lower class rentals as stated cash flow vs reality are typically not close

Sounds like we may have a few things in common on that! 

While it's something I think is not taken seriously enough by society and the law, it's just far to common amongst all classes of people.

You can tell who is actually passionate about their job and passionate about the market usually pretty quickly.

STR and MTR are basically full time jobs when you're booked.

A bad broker will try and soak you and will never get back to you and won't be worth a dirty diaper during the process.If you deal with a direct lender 1 on 1 then the processing and handling of the process will be in your lap.Some common questions to ask:1) Have them send you their bridge loan guidelines. 

If you’re looking to make real estate your new job and to earn cash now to use and live on like a job, then go for cash flow.

Only thing better would be initial deposit and then paid in full upon Certificate of Occupancy and punchlist complete.Of course, standard items should also be checked: licensed, insured, willing and able to pull all required permits, reference checks.I would also commonly avoid the cheapest bid you get.  

Hi Daniel,Your challenge is common in today’s market.

They have other nice benefits also such as not charging for appraisals if the deal doesn’t close, a great reputation amongst local listing agents with meeting deadlines/ great customer service/ getting the job done with no b.s. and they can often close in under 14 days.