The S8 portion will very likely arrive like clockwork on the 1st of the month.One strong motivation for the tenant to pay is they lose their voucher if they are evicted or leave owing you a balance.

City-Data and Census.gov are solid resources, and sites like Rentometer can give you a good sense of rental prices.After that, I narrow it down to neighborhoods with strong fundamentals—good schools, low crime, and convenient amenities.

Just be sure they have a strong plan in place to market your properties quickly and that you thoroughly vet their tenant screening process to ensure minimal vacancy and high-quality tenants.Ultimately, finding the right PM should make your life easier, not harder.

If NY is where you decide to be I would strongly recommend connecting with @Mohammed Rahman he is who I would use. 

Have some initial conversations to see who’s responsive, knowledgeable, and investor-friendly.Once you find a good fit, you can focus on building a strong relationship with that one realtor.

Some hard money lenders may finance new construction if the deal is strong. 2.

I have strongly considered managing on my own in the past. 

Here are a few additional strategies that might help mitigate risk if you decide to rent the property:Hire a Strong Property Management Company: While you’ve already spoken with some PMs, consider finding one with extensive experience managing single-family rentals in Cook County specifically.

I agree strongly with all the above. 

For your out-of-state BRRRR plan, building a strong local team in St.