Partnerships equal rocket ships.

For existing properties, you must make substantial improvements (equal to the property’s value, excluding land) within 30 months.Ensure the duplex qualifies as an OZ investment and complies with QOF rules.

You'll have to ditch the seller financing and have skin in the game.Freddie also requires that borrowers meet minimum financial strength requirements (IE - liquid assets equal to 9 month's P&I [bare minimum], net worth greater than or equal to loan amount [bare minimum], FICO>=680). 

WE create value so different bizz model and my capital partners ( I provide the capital) have done equally well in value add.. in my mind what slowed was the vanilla rental real estate bizz.. we all know that rates rose higher than rent.. so cash flow got squeezed ..

You think working harder equals making more money.

Not all skip tracing companies are created equally, and I'm a stickler when it comes to data.

I have to admit the idea of OOS investing is a little intimidating for my first property, but your encouragement might be just what I needed to get over that self-limiting belief. 

Quote from @Dan Shuder: Not all property managers are equal.

As a lender, it is my firm belief that honesty, transparency and service are the most important factors.

If they are VERY professional, they will have their processes in writing as verification that policies are enforced equally and fairly by their entire staff.6.