One of the biggest challenges for everyone involved is being on the same page about the actual time required for maintenance.DIY landlords rarely properly track their time when it comes to property management in general - tracking their true time invested in maintenance is where they perform the worst.Investors that hire PMCs are rarely any better at understanding the true amount of time maintenance takes.

These are the top three features I always keep in mind when evaluating a potential property:1️⃣ Location Matters: Properties near attractions, with great walkability, or offering something unique—like a waterfront or mountain view—tend to perform better.

Census Bureau, Texas added just under 563,000 new residents between July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024.Florida came in second, adding 467,000 new residents over the 12-month period, and California came in third, adding 233,000.

The client gets to receive the home as a performing asset with built-in property management in place so the entire process can be smooth and enjoyable.

Theoretically you could sue them performance. 

I made it work the third time. 

Once you have a market chosen I'd connect with a realtor/wholesalers in that market through BP or Facebook groups to get a first hand view from them on how their market is performing.

Lenders that don’t require an appraisal will perform a desktop appraisal but will typically have a very conservative view on the value of the property to protect the company’s investment.

He even agreed to selling me one of his since it’s already performing and ready to go.

When you have a proven track record of performance, then you can play with other people's money.