Hello - After listening to the podcast, I've made a commitment to purchase a rental property by the end of Q2 this year (ideally by the end of Q1). I am interested in buying a long-term turnkey property in a nice area...

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We've done demos with all of the big name PMS options and are finding big gaps with all of them, mostly when it comes to payment processing.

What's better for heating gas or electric? Building a cabin in a tourist destination that does not have easy access to gas or electric.So I will need to run electric line anyway and considering installing underground ...

There are a few options(1)You can get connected with the larger wholesaler firms in the area (2) go through PCPAO site and skiptrace the buyers of similar properties as yours, (3) hunt down the agents involved in the sale of properties similar to yours or go to local REI meetings and pitch it to the investors there. 

Quote from @Jimmy Chao: I am weighing some options to help my younger brother buying his first primary with a fixer.

Unfortunately almost every franchise involves renting the occupied space when the property would have made more money than the business.

You've only owned it six months, so you probably haven't dealt with vacancies, maintenance, or capex, but you should be setting money aside for those things.Your partnership agreement (if you have one) should address exit options.

Are there other creative options I haven’t considered?

I know there are a lot of options, especially since they are family and willing to carry the loan.