In Phoenix, where I’m based, or in markets like San Antonio, the best realtors do more than just list properties.. they go “driving for dollars” to find oppurtunity, leverage their local networks (probate attorneys, CPAs, divorce attorneys) and carefully analyze each property’s cash flow.

Maybe they are offering financing because no traditional lender will lend on the building. 

Without that network, self-management would have been nearly impossible for me.Here are a few thoughts based on my experience:1.Showings: From out of state, you’ll likely need to rely on a trusted person to handle this.

This might give a one-time (non-scalable) boost to cash flow, offer multiple value-add options, and allow the house-hacker peace of mind, via the assumed mortgage, in long-term breakeven or positive cash flow in the event that the value-add plans end up not being executed, and/or the person has to move out, and rent by the room or STR become unavailable for some reason at a future date.

Anyone have a cheat sheet or checklist for covering your ADU bases?

This month I will be setting up the Mexican corporation to be able to place offers and purchase real estate. 

The cash on cash return is only meaningful when you evaluate it based on your long term plans.

My goal is to be able to get on a facetime/zoom call with them and go over all my offers on properties. 

They offer better economies of scale and tend to be more manageable as you grow your portfolio.

. - PM provides a cash based accounting report every month, for every unit under management, that clearly labels all rent, all expenses, including management fees, and the net directly ties to the amount of money deposited into my bank account.- PM is a licensed handyman, or has them on staff, and takes care of most unit turn work at a reasonable rate. - PM has no breakup/termination fee- PM does not take project management fees, except on large or complicated CapEx projects exceeding $5,000.