I had invested in out of state RE in the Midwest before. buy & holds in OH that we ran into several issues with, incompetent PMs and lot of repairs required leading to losses and instability.2.

@Stephen Hood your idea is solid and shows good potential, but here are a few things to consider:Private Lender Terms: Ensure the lender agrees to the 1% origination fee and $2K monthly payments—some may require a higher interest rate or balloon payment at the end.Timeline for Sale: Factor in potential delays with selling your current property or completing renovations on the new one, as these could impact your refinance timeline.Refinance Feasibility: Confirm with lenders that refinancing at $500K is realistic, especially after recent rate increases and appraisal expectations.Exit Plan: Have a backup plan in case the market shifts or repairs take longer than expected, such as extending the private loan or bridging with a HELOC.If you can lock in favorable private loan terms and stay realistic about costs and timelines, this could work well.

The accuracy depends on the quality and recency of their data in your market.

The landlord could offer to mow the lawn and shovel the walk, while making the tenant responsible for repairing or replacing the washing machine.Landlords and tenants need to confirm what is required within their written agreement.

Quote from @David Griffin: Quote from @Corby Goade: Why are you asking them for permission to perform repairs on your property? 

@Laura CasnerFocus on quality over quantity in real estate investing, celebrate progress, refine criteria, explore secondary markets, and explore different property types.

Before listing it, I had lots of expenses, including painting, floor refinishing, plumbing repairs, staging, cleaning, etc.In a 1031 exchange, I purchased two small multifamily homes which also have some roof work, painting, plumbing, etc. 

Based on my experience, you either pay some more but get a high-quality service, or you have really raw but cheap software.

. - The FHA 203(k) loan is a great way to buy a MFR as it allows repairs to be included in the purchase mortgage.

Right now, if it's just for income, you need to dig deeper and understand what you are getting yourself into for that income in terms of being a landlord and repairs.