Sellers often favor buyers who can make larger down payments, as it indicates stronger financial backing and reduces the risk of the deal falling through due to financing issues.Additionally, SFH properties are more accessible to a wider range of buyers, including first-time homebuyers and families, which can lead to less direct competition from institutional investors.

I want to give them the benefit of the doubt they are just struggling with staffing but now have seen some red flags that lead me to believe there might also be some type of deceit/fraud and possible financial trouble.

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

My team lead is a mentor of mine so to speak but in general, the people i have met through REI meet ups have considerably changed my trajectory and are real world, local examples that have helped me along the way and for free.

Also, watch out for any litigation or construction issues that could lead to HOA fee increases down the road.Alternatively, you could consider a good deal on a single-family home or a 2-4 unit property.

The biggest cost variables are structural surprises, electrical/plumbing overhauls, and environmental hazards (asbestos, lead, etc.).

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.

I know it’s going to take a lot of digging and possibly building my own pipeline for off-market leads to make this strategy viable long-term.

You can learn to do this independently or get a rockstar REALTOR to lead the way.