As a result, this isn’t the kind of market that attracts top-tier PM talent.Your best solution might be to either:1.Take on self-management if possible (and if you’re willing to put in the time/effort).2.Find an individual you can trust to handle these properties, set up very specific instructions and processes, micro-manage them initially to ensure standards are met, and compensate them well to make it worth their while.This approach requires more oversight on your part but can yield better results in markets like this.

To hit $1mm net equity in 5 years you have to approach from mainly an appreciation approach.  

@Matt Powers there are endless possibilities and combinations of how you could approach this opportunity.

Start by joining local real estate groups, narrowing your approach to strategies like house hacking or multi-family investing, and building a team of professionals like agents and lenders.

I just need help on finding a path to get my hands on the capital This sounds like an incredible opportunity, especially with your uncle's experience and willingness to help you get started.

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

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I've specifically learned a lot from Dave and Henry on their podcast, but also appreciate Jesse Vasquez' approach with her mid-term rental investments.

Both approaches have merit.

So how would you approach the OTA listings from the beginning knowing you planned to sell or transfer management to an operator at some point?