Is that because I am trying to compare to what I have usually done which is SFH that are considered nice with minimal upkeep and I don’t use a PM.

The house is in great shape - the current owner was a carpenter and took great pride in his home so very minimal work will be needed on it.

At lower profit levels, there're minimal or no tax benefits.If you're married, an LLC filing a partnership return may be the best option.It is acceptable to not have any business entity when you start, as long as legal liability is addressed with insurance.

With this strategy, you minimize your financial exposure while you garner much more detailed information about the neighborhoods, tenant types, uses, etc.

@Anthony Marucci If the goal is to minimize your out of pocket cost while you are learning I would consider learning how to effectively wholesale.

Minimize all your expenses.

I'm not a real estate agent, and also not in your state, so I can't comment on what is/isn't allowed, but it's normal in most markets for agents to have go-to lenders that get it done with minimal stress and on-time.Some agents will give a list of 3 or 4... with one in size 20 font, and the others in size 8 font.

My primary concern is repairing the home and re-listing it to minimize holding costs.Does anyone have any experience with this sort of event?

Here is an informative video. http://www.marei.org/marei-partnercast-003-avoid-t...and more info. for wholesaling in Alabama http://www.cloudwillis.com/2017/11/01/interested-in-real-estate-investment-with-minimal-risk-consider-real-estate-wholesaling/

Generally, shipping containers are used as a way to expand an existing self storage facility with minimal capital outlay (the containers can be leased) and as a way to increase revenue without improving the property that would generate an increase in property taxes.