Hopefully you at least built some good industry relationships while going through this exercise.  

(I’ve increased rent between 3-5% in 2023 and another increase goes into effect October 2024)I’ll do whatever I can to lower the taxes but if I can’t, I may have to increase everyone’s rent by another $200 to $1400.

Here are a few thoughts I have:Market Research: I’m willing to dedicate time to researching potential properties and analyzing market trends to help identify lucrative deals.Networking: I aim to build relationships within the local real estate community, which could open doors to new opportunities for us all.Project Management: My military experience has equipped me with strong organizational and logistical skills that could help streamline processes and improve communication.I would love to hear from seasoned investors about their thoughts on partnering with someone who may not have a financial contribution upfront.

My strategy will be off market owner calling for meetings, and building relationships with as many owners in my market as I can. 

How you deliver the message would depend on your current relationship, I'd recommend just delivering a letter to them or their mailbox.  

Hello @Aaron Maxwell,Calling is more time consuming but more cost effective.

*This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

The meaningful relationships are earned by being a trusted advisor  who provides accurate information even if it means your client will be less competitive on that particular opportunity compared to the buyer who arrives at their purchase number based on bad advice. 

Many- many - many home owners will sell for sale by owner and will avoid paying a 5% commission (on $500k that is $25k ) and miss out on $50k or more, plus they will not build a relationship with a realtor that could bring them a deal to buy there after and make $100k to $200k in the new purchase.

As you said, this is a huge learning experience, and as such I have a question for you.You said: "You aren't going to be a good landlord and this has been proven already by the relationship between you and the management company"What would you say the relationship needs to be?