You could delay repairs, self-manage, or cut the lawn yourself, but that mortgage lender has their hand out every month, no matter what.As you eluded to, a drop in housing prices, isn't really a major issue for a landlord in the short term.

@Jeff S. has given you good advice, and I also have a handout of questions to ask a hard money lender that I give when I speak on the topic in MA and NH. 

Go hand out fliers to your farm, do you have a farm?

In the process, I've noticed that some agents have contractors they can recommend, but don't hand out contact information for GCs until you've got a property under contract. 

I personally believe the best way to help a community is not necessarily to provide handouts or support a divisive agenda but rather provide education; In particular financial education and ethical guidance which can help people own their future, allow for greater chance of success, and live happier lives.This is not necessarily a statement for or against the BLM non-profit as I don't know much about the organization.

With this equity we were going to start buying rentals and trying our hand out at the BRRR.

This was aimed at avoiding the socioeconomic destruction of that town, for example.You may not agree with the approach, but it was not meant as a handout (although it is...just like everything else that the government has agreed to provide...it's all "funny money"), nor was it meant to destroy investors.

-understand the heir laws-there is no MLS, so use sites like point2point or realtor websites-dont expect quick responses from anyone-everyone has their hand out. you will pay for everything at every turn-closings are more expensive, see my comment above.

There is an EPA brochure you hand out to tenants about how to protect their household from the hazards of lead-based paint.Good luck!

We were working with local govt officials , everyone has their hand out Makes it very difficult to develop