I'd like to talk to someone who can help him make a plan before this gets out of control.Does anyone have a lead on how I can find his next in command that would be appropriate to talk to at Malmstrom or is there maybe an office for this sort of thing? 

Because of the frustration, when asked to purchase the large lot in front of their house which leads to the main road, they turned it down.

You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.

I met with Wicked Smart today and was told they help you set up a lead sourcing system, help you structure creative financing - which is essentially lease option/purchase, subject to and owner financing....all strategies I am interested in learning more about.

You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.

Mine was also out of state, in a town I’d never visited, and I relied heavily on videos from my agent.This sounds like a tough first deal, but it seems like you have some capital on the side, which will be useful as you face the upcoming challenges and learn from those expensive early mistakes.Regarding the subject of this post, “help me adjust my expectations,” I’d recommend assuming that; repairs will cost twice as much as you estimate, maintenance and vacancy rates will likely double from your initial projections, there’s a very real chance you may lose money on this deal.That said, there are ways to mitigate these risks by:- Keep asking questions here on BP and connecting with local experts- Stay proactive and communicative with your agent and property manager.And remember “Inspect what you expect.”Im not trying to discourage you but to help reset your expectations.

Overcrowding can strain plumbing, electrical systems, and air conditioning, leading to expensive maintenance issues.

I would still do due diligence such as whole property inspection, lead inspection (depending on when the property was built), appraisal, etc. 

Instead, they faced stagnant rents and rising expenses, leading to negative cash flow.### The House Hack I Wish I Had TriedIf I could do it all over again, I would have started with house hacking.

The conversation may lead to some form of "Would you mind if I replace it?"