It seems like his day job is managing construction projects (for which LP's contributed money to pay his company to do), so why do they need an extra fee for this? 

Side note: My husband and I are currently funemployed (we both have seasonal jobs) until October, so not sure if we could qualify for traditional re/financing options at this time.

Hey David,I am born and raised in Southern Vermont (Wilmington/Dover) and work (real estate and former jobs) in the Berkshires.

But they are generally entry level younger people at a boring job. if you havent been 'encouraging' them with daily communication, I would encourage you to do so with with your point of contact. they may not be doing the necessary follow up needed to get a tenant in the home. and you inquiring everyday will most likely encourage them to do the necessary follow up.

Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.

That is owner occupied starting 2025.I will test (if approved) STR or MTR…on the other unit, but also Besure it works for LTR.We both have good credit, DTI is way low, great jobs, and money saved to start this process.Here in Lexington KY I feel it’s hard to find duplex in a decent area unless it’s over $500k.We each prefer under $300k for a duplex.

Additionally, Memphis has a strong rental market with steady demand, which is crucial for single-family and small multi-family investments.The city is also known for its diverse economy, including key sectors like transportation, healthcare, and education, which support job growth and, consequently, rental demand.

Self-managing a large number of rentals becomes a full-time job.

I was extremely patient and after 4 months of no payment, I demanded from the company to do their job and file an eviction.

I pointed out all of the issues and the contractor said they always lock things up and it is not his job to be the "policeman".Days later, I get a call from Jeremy who works for Loyds said, "they are denying the claim because a 6ft fence and a 24 hour security guard was not in place.