Raising the  amount required to buy your target properties is not easy, and beyond the amount that must be raised without leverage it will be difficult for you to provide favorable return profile for your investors.

We found that two key factors significantly helped us succeed with our short-term rental (STR): using NightlyPricer instead of AirDNA and opting for Safely Insurance.NightlyPricer: Rather than relying on AirDNA, we chose Nightly Pricer, which provides more dynamic, real-time adjustments based on demand, local events, and market trends.

When you have studied your market properly you should be able to provide the answer of if single family or residential multifamily is better for cash flow. 1% rule was for a time when almost all deals were decent as a way to rule out the lessor deals and concentrate on the best deals.

Hoping to go down one of two paths:1- Buy a condo or small single family home and build equity and create value with my maintenance/construction background.2- Find a cash provider to do this on a larger scale with a 3-5 unit building. 

Patricia,I wouldn’t rely solely on the seller’s agent, as they are only sharing information provided by the seller and represent the seller’s interests, not yours.

If you want them to leave, provide them legal notice to leave.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

With this in mind, I recommend exploring other investment strategies that may provide better cash flow and ROI.

Provide clear instructions on where and how to pay to avoid confusion.Recover Security Deposits: The current property manager is legally obligated to transfer tenant security deposits to you or the new management company.

Quote from @Stuart Udis: @Danielle B What data are you relying on that suggests Section 8 leased properties provide for better returns than other investment strategies?