These markets are struggling with supply-demand imbalances, particularly as new construction outpaces demand.Overall, the U.S. multifamily market remains resilient, with certain regions experiencing robust rent growth while others face ongoing challenges.

I'd be able to make a couple of hundred a month that way, but I lose a lot of tax benefits.My preference is a lease option, but I'm struggling to price this out.

The reason I ended up with Baselane is because I struggled to find a brick & mortar bank that would allow me the ability to create multiple checking accounts & has decent interest.

Glad you found someone Jon, I really hate seeing Business Owners struggle or go under because of low quality Bookkeepers that don't make accurate financials for the Owners to make better decisions. 

@Kwame Locks in addition to the advice of going to meetups, here's one strategy I think that would help you find someone to mentor you.As you go to the meetups meet as many people as you can, try and find more about their business so you have a rough idea of what they do and focus on, but more importantly try and ask them what problems they currently have or what they're struggling with. 

However, my mother is asking me to visit her to help with some matters, and I'm struggling to balance both responsibilities.My property needs some work to be rental-ready, and I want to make sure it's done properly to attract good tenants and maximize rental income.

Unfortunately, a lot of lenders tend to operate better with certain types of projects, which is also true in the inverse, that lenders that operate better with F&F or DSCR tend to struggle on the underwriting with other types. 

Many lenders struggle with umbrella policies as well.  

People struggle with housing and we need to fill that niche.

However, if I were a teacher, GETTING PAID to help in a facebook group (which is what her program is), I would be very supportive and loving towards all my student struggles, questions and issues.