We rent apartments, so we only have one door/unit with a doorknob and dead bolt.   

I primarily work as a part-time CFO for new (and "old") real estate developers and investors, primarily helping them financial analyze their deals and finding them the best rates and terms for financing.

Hi all,I'm looking for recommendations for a property manager for my 8-unit apartment building in Cullman, AL.

That makes a real difference.Initially we had one originator, one part-time processor, and a part-time admin assistant. 

It just adds complexities and costs without any benefits. 

I am looking or an apartment first, I am thinking about starting small first.

Financing and Complexity: An LLC can make financing more challenging and expensive since banks often offer better terms on personal loans for real estate than LLC-held properties.

There are two small beams about 2 inches apart at the top and another two at the bottom. 

For example, if you have no experience in land development - that is extremely complex and risky compared to owning NNN rentals. 

I’ll still try to answer the question: Pros of Kansas City for buy and hold small multifamily rentals:  Hybrid market so you get some cash flow and some appreciation (con if you want only cash flow or only want appreciation) Inventory of 2, 4, and 5-50 MF buildings (not true of a lot of markets that only have SFH and very large complexes 100+ units)Relatively low property taxes, although check for the city and state you are in (e.g.