Strategic partnerships and alliances have enabled industry players to pool resources and expertise, ensuring the success of new projects in a challenging market.As we look towards the future, it is clear that the “Missing Middle” will continue to be a focal point for residential construction and development in the southeastern US.

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You need first to verify they are okay with this.You must be very careful since if any investors are "passive," it becomes a syndication, and then you must consult an SEC attorney.It sounds like your investors will pool their funds together (they probably will create one LLC) and become a 2nd position lender.

All things being equal, I'd rather not have an HOA with fees, but a family friendly neighborhood with amenities like a pool and playground may bring in a higher rent than other comparable non HOA properties.I don't prefer an HOA, but it's not an automatic deal killer.

I purchased a 3/2/2, 1366 sqft rental home built in 1986 (roof 8-10 years, no pool, smoke alarm, etc) in May 2023.

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Thanks for the coupon tip @David Sussman.I've used REISkip in the past but get too many wrong #'s.  

If there is any suggestions or tips on things i should be considering or doing as a first time landlord i would greatly appreciate any advice.

Just wondering what people would consider the tipping point.

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.