@Bryce Jamison As long as the previous owner keeps up with the maintenance of the home and keeps it in good condition, I tend to favor older homes in established neighborhoods.

If we rent to own, they are OK, but we cant refinance because we don't have the deed.Are there any unique scenarios to help us get the property for little money out of pocket, we have the ability to have the deedSign a lease agreement with a purchase option that allows you to buy the property at an agreed price at the end of the lease term, consider establishing a partnership with the seller to jointly invest in property repairs and improvements.

I’d also focus on gentrifying areas, as their upside is usually greater than established hoods when the market cycles up again.

Our goal is to establish a structure where the property owner can secure financing based on the long-term lease with the operational company.Any advice or insights from those who have navigated similar situations would be greatly appreciated!

Establish your 2025 goals.What goals do you plan to accomplish in 2025?

I would also focus on smaller deals, single family to 4 unit starting out, so you can establish some experience.

Overall they do present themselves as quite successful, established with experience and connections.Mentorship is listed.

It's a lot of work upfront but once the team and systems are established it gets easier and as you get better you can expand to another city. 

If it’s verbal, they’ll need to document any prior communication or payment records to establish the relationship.If the PM is completely unresponsive, they may want to send a formal written demand for communication and payments via certified mail.

I was fortunate enough to live in Detroit for several years, so I was able to establish a network before moving back to California.