Meeting the material participation hours is absolutely doable, even with a property manager, as long as you stay actively involved in key tasks like marketing, bookings, and bookkeeping.

It depends.If you find a PM that is willing only to do some task becaue you're still very involved then go for price.If you're looking for a PM that will ease the stress to where you forget you're even a landlord then quality of service is key not price.

as is prop value 75k and minimum loan size of 50k. as long as its turn key 30 year fixed is available. yes there are some fees and rate will be a touch higher. if it cash flows get it closed.

Your property manager will play a key role in this team, helping you maximize occupancy, maintain the property, and ensure tenant satisfaction.

Investing in yourself is a key. 

I can say from having taught classes on these loans that your contractor will be the biggest key to your success.

Not sure how their program works but I've seen this personally a dozen times with the key part the insured not being aware...

That remodel is going to take both time and capital, so it’s a key part of my plans as well.Would love to hear how others are approaching similar goals—anyone else tapping into equity or gearing up for larger projects?

They were turn key and ready for tenants.

The other key to me taking out the loan is that I have enough reserve cash that if I lost my job I could pay the money back right away.