If they tell you no, then stop and find a different strategy.

Hoping to go down one of two paths:1- Buy a condo or small single family home and build equity and create value with my maintenance/construction background.2- Find a cash provider to do this on a larger scale with a 3-5 unit building. 

We try to find properties that either be modified while keeping the sales price in mind or have a flow that works just needing updating.The open concept is another point that works for some but not the way it was pre-pandemic in many areas. 

Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.

Ready or not, gonna find you and make you mine.

You have to compare your expenses with each management style and find the option that works best for you.

For example, say I have a foreclosure, or expired listing lead that I would like to find accurate phone numbers for for prospecting.

If at all possible find a 4plex.

Here's how to find data on vacancies in San Antonio using DealMachine.

Use your 5k and find a decent 1-bedroom condo and put it on AirBNB.