Its a small investment to try both as one deal pays for them for a good amount of time

SLS and Lakeview manage troubled loans. 

Your first step is- Get approved for a loan (unless you plan on paying cash). 

Fortunately its a pretty small roof. 

Start small with cosmetic rehabs, assemble a reliable team, and have a clear exit strategy.

It is my opinion it is a small percent that do not act with integrity.Do thorough and conservative under writing.  

The only issue I've had is a small period where the laundry pods would always be empty at turnover. 

Loan Origination Systems (LOS): What works best for mortgage and private lending?

If you are worried about out of pocket costs, see if maybe a rehab loan is an option to get everything needed done now and refinance in 3 months when everything is complete.

Following Up + More details: @carolineOur utilities were also opened using an LLC but since the power had actually been shut off the problem mostly came from ICE sending someone out to turn it back on plus installing a new style meter (which had to be approved by our HOA but that was another matter entirely and not particularly difficult).Opening a bank account with BCR as an individual is easy and you can get an atm card in about 3 days but you will be limited to holding only a thousand dollars in it.