If you need to take a bit of a hit in the short-term for long-term financial stability (more doors/cash flow/equity) then I would recommend exploring options in that way.Good luck!

I'm excited to explore opportunities in Cleveland and Columbus.

In addition my investor is exploring the option of getting a variance to add a parking spot in the backyard of the property.

As a professional property manager myself, I understand the essential tasks that investors are looking for from their property manager, like rent collection, maintenance, and tenant screening. However, the role of a p...

@Dave Mays did you have any feedback after exploring Door Loop for your business, I am curious to learn how you found it? 

Hi Brian, It's great to hear that you're exploring your options for purchasing another owner-occupied property in the East Boston/Chelsea area!

@Cliff ConnorRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

In Huntsville we're looking at SFR but currently exploring if MF in the other markets make the most sense.

I can and will eventually work again (I'm an architect and psychologist), but would first like to explore my options that would allow me to develop this investment full-time.

Know how and who is going to manage, speak with local PM companies (if not self managed) do some due diligence on projections, nightly rates and optimally visit (if haven't already) the areas you're exploring investing in.