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.

The Fed’s cuts in 2024 initially moved mortgage rates downwards to their lowest level in nearly 20 months.

I don’t know how much initial equity but if your guess is right 10 cents on the dollar is about right. 

I have used it as simply an arbitrary number. 4033 LEWEIR ST, 38127 : https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BCW5cMoX7TrWKk3BwJRQ...Offer Analysis I my initial offer was around 20-25k.

On the initial agreement, it clearly stated that the buyer was going to be using financing and listed the terms of their financing

Any advice, tips, or scripts for making the initial contact and navigating this process would be greatly appreciated!

Because I need cashflow proceeds to start being withdrawn in 2 years and not today, I'm looking for how I can build up the empire with a larger portfolio with continued investments beyond the initial $250k now.  

However, the higher initial investment, property management complexity, and potential vacancy risks can be challenging.

I was initially very pleased to learn that all had been able to purchase multi family properties; I was not to pleased to learn that they all “wanted out”, but felt they were “upside” down and would have to take a loss.  

Update: I decided I will pay a $500-750 or so to do an initial hydro-jetting of the system.