If the plan is to use this as an investment property, your client may want to check out a DSCR loan.

@Gash Nookala,Renting can indeed be slower in winter, but here are some tips to boost interest:Enhance Listing: Ensure your listing has detailed descriptions and high-quality photos—consider professional photography if needed.Competitive Pricing: Double-check local comps; even a slight price adjustment or incentives (like a reduced deposit) could attract more interest.Broaden Marketing: Beyond Zillow, Hemlane, and MLS, use social media, community boards, and local business connections to reach a wider audience.Flexible Lease Terms: Offering shorter or month-to-month leases might appeal to tenants during this slower season.Local Property Manager: A local pro can tap into their network and help fill the vacancy faster.These steps should help you find a tenant despite the seasonal slowdown.

I'd suggest also checking out Columbus OH.

And I actually think I have as much fun finding the deals and seeing the transformation of the houses we do as I do collecting the rent checks, that it would be really hard to give that up. 2) How many of those do you have paid off, if any?

For residential properties with a basis of less than $1.2 million, check out our online DIY Residential Cost Segregator. 

I called the current landlord and he was completely surprised by the reference check. 

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

This is exactly what I was thinking - that the one-off buyer just isn't their client avatar at all so the PM company is checked out on it.

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

Check out Passive Pockets for more info on that.