In your experience, what are some key things a property manager can do to strengthen their relationship with both investors and real estate agents?

The market can be unpredictable, and being adaptable is key in this business.

Mindset is key and just know that this is a business and you would be actively seeking clients and every day you wake up your working for the paycheck you receive in 30-60 days.

Im torn between something that is turn key with encouraging rent potential v something old that needs a lot of work but can become 2 units, however not the best neighborhoods.Lastly, but very important-  If in either scenario price jumps to $380k with 15% down does this become not as profitable?

Everyone can do market analytics, even realtor, I may not really need them, but the contractor is the key in real estate flipping business. 

The key is when the property is available and actively marketed for rent.If the separation isn't completed until 2026, you could still deduct the portion of closing costs allocated to the rental unit at that time.

The deal worked out okay but the agent my borrower worked with wouldn't release the keys, even after escrow closed, until his commission hit his bank account, that among other small issues. 

We were not supplied keys to the property so only the tenants have keys.

While  rents can be on the lower side in some areas, the key is to find properties where you can add enough value through rehab to make the numbers work.

I give her a little key advice to smoke them out.