Pushing into other, close-by, markets is the best (and maybe only) way to make it work.

Unfortunately there competitiveness in the market and cut throat antics give the other offices (company) a bad name. 

I don't know how much you have but a build to rent triplex all in our market is 150k liquid normally with full return of capital in 9 months.

You can also do value add STR & Multi-Family Rentals by starting with distressed properties and using a bridge loan to acquire them with a lower down payment compared to a DSCR loan.Networking – Connect with local investors, wholesalers, and realtors in your target markets.

You can also start by being a "bird dog" and finding off market deals.

I'm starting a property management company and I'm curious to know how people have marketed themselves online.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

In the 2024 insurance market, CA is hard to place, so even though you could force them onto a single policy, it may be more economical to keep them separate.I'll send you a note with the carriers who can do this for you.

This is one of the main inherent risks with pre-construction, and the pre-construction market has cooled, and with impeding tariffs, there is some uncertainty around where prices will be in the coming months.One thing to clarify, are you looking to buy an investment property or a primary residence (or perhaps abit of both where you live in one unit and rent out the other)?

Study the market.