To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

 - initial cash flow has poor correlation with long term cash flow.  

Would be really grateful for guidance and thoughts on how to be productive between picking up and depositing rents.

I would also plan on a maximum of 75% loan to value with either of these products, so if you get your $325,000 appraisal, plan on a $243,750 cash out. 

Nothing sits on the market for a year that isn't wildly over priced, poorly marketed and/or made difficult to show.Potential buyers have probably tried to see the place and are being denied or some sort of nonsense to make them not want to make an offer.I bet the realtor will have some interesting info to share - or if they won't say anything to you bc their agreement is with your partner kindly share with them that the houses are in your name and the listing's need canceled immediately unless they start cooperating.Have you laywerd up yet?

It's only natural to pass these costs on to the consumer, it's the same thing with almost every other product you buy.

I know this is a somewhat controversial product but a reverse mortgage is an option for folks who want to remain in their home and age in place but need a source of cash flow.Hope this points you in the right direction.

@Kyle MasonTo increase your loan amount, consider strategies like increasing rental income, co-signing with a co-signer, using portfolio loans, negotiating seller financing, down payment assistance programs, paying down debt, and considering alternative loan products like DSCR loans, non-QM loans, and bridge loans.

From their point of view, you are ruining someone's vacation, and can't be trusted to supply a good product (your property). 

If anyone has any recommendations for me on what products I should look at and where I should buy for bulk prices let me know.