If you have a deal and you're willing to contribute some time & sweat equity, you can consider joint partnerships &/or equity partnerships.

Note I have every intention of doing exactly what I told them I would do and I suspect every tenant has believed I would do as I say because their interactions with me would not lead them to another determination.This explanation combined with good screening and some good luck has so far resulted in no need to evict anyone in 50 years.  

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

If gone unaddressed, complaints can lead to costly violations & fines.

Long term buy and holds are typically more suited as a principal investment strategy and perhaps a Joint Venture. 

The 2 brokers we worked with did not produce any leads.

Recommendations from other investors can lead to valuable connections.Utilizing technology can streamline your search.

I utilized it for 3 househacks and 3 joint venture amounting to 20+ units.

The SMLLC was treated as a disregarded entity for tax purposes (married filing jointly). 

orSeek, a joint venture with let's say a 10-year balloon.Forget traditional lending you have to think outside the box.