-I'm fairly careful with communication , but again, I know doing business online is way riskier, but I want to ask: Typically, I would trust someone who seems very in-depth, informative (gives statistics and numbers), and basically would give me thorough steps (including worst-case scenarios and what would best fit my situation)^^would people who have experience say that even with the above, some agents/lenders/PMs would still be sort of out to get your money and do a lousy job?

Thanks for the thorough reply and great things to point out.

Thanks for sharing such a thorough guide!

Every system you try will have flaws, or you may salivate over a feature that appears in other software.Some familiar names are mentioned frequently: Stessa, Apartments.com, RentRedi, TenantCloud, Innago, RentManager, Avail, Rentec Direct, Doorloop, etc.I recommend conducting thorough research on each app online to understand their offerings, pricing, etc.

Every system you try will have flaws, or you may salivate over a feature that appears in other software.Some familiar names are mentioned frequently: Stessa, Apartments.com, RentRedi, TenantCloud, Innago, RentManager, Avail, Rentec Direct, Doorloop, etc.I recommend conducting thorough research on each app online to understand their offerings, pricing, etc.

It's wonderful that you conduct a thorough cleaning and inspection, complete with photos, before move-ins.

You need to be extremely thorough with your scope of work, and unfortunately the sun porch was not salvageable, but fortunately the contractor helped knock it out of the park and the home looks amazing now!

This significantly lowers the cost per door and improves your return on investment.Scalability: A three-story walk-up design allows you to maximize your build cost and land use, just like most professional apartment developers do.Control with New Construction: Starting with a new build ensures fewer risks, as you’ll have control over the property’s condition and avoid surprises from existing structures.Pro Tip: If you do go with an existing property, make sure to thoroughly vet the deal to avoid hidden costs and issues.For first-time investors, multifamily new construction is often the best way to scale quickly, reduce costs per unit, and build a sustainable rental portfolio.

Banks like to match short term assets with short term liabilities, and vice versa.I don't believe that DSCR loans are "expensive", but they do require a more thorough underwriting and higher amount of financial documentation other private and hard money loans.It generally helps to have a Fractional CFO or Loan Consultant (not a broker) that will work on your behalf to negotiate better DSCR terms and rates.

Just keep thorough records of your expenses—materials, labor, permits, etc.