Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Becoming a professional in your market is the best thing to do.

You still may have negative cashflow, but it may be smaller, so is addressed by rising rents sooner.As a professional in the Build-4-Rent space, let me make some corrections here. 

@Raymond C WestIf you can't afford to pay a professional to set it up are you really going to operate it appropriately? 

We manage over 500 rental units in almost every zip code of Philadelphia, and our 2024 leasing year has been the most difficult in my 7 years of professional property manager experience.

Readers should seek professional advice.

Readers are advised to seek professional advice. 

Cosmetic repairs that don’t pose health or safety concerns are typically optional.Then be very transparent and communicate thoroughly to the tenant, as to provide a professional explanation for your decision forward. 

Choosing a professional restoration company seems really important, especially for damage like water, fire, or mold.

For example; young professional may trigger higher demand for smaller units.