Everyone wants to share their negative stories about Property Management Companies and then make the leap to bashing ALL PMCs!

Just remember: most negative reviews are written by problematic tenants.

I love section 8 but it comes with positives and negatives just like any other strategy.

Also, the monthly cash flow always negative, why is that?

So far, I've rated Evergreen and FCI lowest based on a number of reviews on different platforms that have consistent negative reviews mentioning certain specific issues that I find concerning (this is after accounting for the inevitable disgruntled customer/borrower who gets unjustifiably upset).Are you able to share any of your information?  

I believe I hear what you are saying though, for sure -- that it's better, more fair, and more likely to get deals, if you yourself can show up to the table offering something.... in hard cashbut you still have to know how "fix and flip" works, how to renovate something, how to negotiate.... what contracts to do, how long things take.... etcthat was the concept I liked about Gator, is that it's a team that passes that niche off to the other person, who is good at that - and they can all structure deals together.... you have the deal guy.... the money guy.... the fix and flipper guy, etc. -- and they find deals that could be good for all of them - and everyone is helping each otherI think BiggerPockets will be a potentially pretty reliable place - I know that there's different roles, "finders", "buyers", "sellers".... maybe I can just find deals, and connect people together, and get some kind of small finder's fee for it, or something.... ok so that first 10-20k is important to just be able to provide - when getting into this....

Most assignors in my area of Texas have virtually no concept of the real costs associated with an investment, including acquisition, hold, remodel and sale costs.

Just remember: most negative reviews are written by problematic tenants.

You want a hustler, not a top performer, if you want check-ins.I appreciate the candor and would definitely agree that my framework is all in theory until I can get a proof of concept for these out of state deals.I like your idea of pushing my boundaries in CA.

- FYI: it's only illegal to try to rent it out, the property owner can usually legally live in a nonconforming basement unit.If you do all this you may still negatively cashflow each month, so make sure your income can cover and/or your cash reserves.If you do this successfully, you will learn more in 1-2 years than you would reading here on BP for 5+ years:)Good luck:)