Hi BiggerPockets Community,I’m Josh, 26 years old, current project manager and aspiring asset manager diving into a new venture that I’m excited to share.

Managing 17 shopping centers and selecting sites for new developments is no small feat—kudos to you!

First things first, when assessing property managers, it is crucial to prioritize their ability to collect rent and manage delinquencies.

They both own thier own management companies as well, so they understand the needs for investors when it comes to insurance.Best,Brad 

I have not, I stated dealing with her manager who I do like.

I'm born and raised in Houston and now work with a full service long-term rental management managing over 300 doors - all SF or MU (up to 4 unit).

Even when I self manage I include pm because it is work and I do not work for free.

Even if you manage to find an office with an existing tenant, their lease could be approaching expiration, and without plans to renew, it can take an incredibly long time to secure a new tenant for the space.

.- If you decide to have an LLC for each property, creating a Management LLC that all the other LLCs "hire" to run their books, will allow you to only require a bank accont for the Management LLC.2) You may not be able to do a Trust.

And you can do it with little cash, 5% down conventional is better than 3.5% FHA.House hacking also gives you a chance to cut your teeth in all major skills: analyzing deals, buying process, financing, working with contractors, advertising for rent, background checks, property management.