Platforms like Taskrabbit.com offer skilled professionals who can assist with setup, assembly, and various tasks to get your space ready.Cleaner and handyman are key to keeping things running seamlessly, so it's crucial to have them in place before you begin.

but i also 2nd @Jay Hurst's sentiments - get a 2nd or even 3rd opinion on DTI/ full doc. i personally love files that are puzzles, i get some weird satisfaction out of figuring out how to make it work on full-doc, especially when my client has been told "no" before. if it doesn't work now, a good loan professional will help you create a path forward.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

private real estate syndications are another option to passive RE investing, but IMO require a lot more research before buying than REITs where you have a professional team managing under SEC regulations, with public accounting and filings.

I'm Pratik Patel, a healthcare professional excited to join the BiggerPockets community.

And at least here in KC, he says that his tenants are young professionals with good jobs.

From not having an attorney draft the docs, to trying to cheat the system with the deed in lieu to not professionally servicing the loan.

Most professionals will recommend a separate LLC for every $1 million in assets but I don't think that's necessary.

Readers should seek professional advice.

Investing in a property that’s already renovated, rented, and professionally managed could allow you to start generating passive income immediately without the added expenses of house hacking.What’s most important for you in this first deal—cash flow, appreciation, or long-term stability?