Primarily, my work has been in small commercial retail buildings (new construction and tenant improvements) with some work in single and multi family projects. 

According to the article, around 5% of the properties are being bought by investment companies, leading to concerns that regular homebuyers are being priced out of the market.1) Do you think this could become a long-term issue, given that the current percentage of investor-bought properties is relatively small?

Why do you think purchase contracts are so long and have such small print?

For the experienced cohosts in the group, I’d love to get your thoughts on payment processing options for cohosting companies (LLCs) that position themselves as property management companies but operate without a broker’s license.As an investor and soon-to-be STR entrepreneur, my business will initially focus on managing a small portfolio of vacation rentals with plans to scale. 

The property will be cash flowing as soon as the remodel is over and has space for one large extra unit on the lot or two small units on the lot.

Students feel because I am a small landlord, I can make the concession on my end.

Can you point me in the right direction?

Small windows, aluminum wiring, etc. 

You have to start with the end in mind and don't sweat the small stuff and the inevitable inconveniences owning RE will bring. 

Some of those Maryland/DC pages will have experienced investors that can point you in the right direction for local lenders.Hope some of that helps.