While there are some deals 50 units or larger that transact without a broker involved, they're definitely few and far between.

a lot of investors transact off market, and so they just don't need an agent for that. 

I mainly handle the entirety of our leasing/marketing departments so since I'm able to cut the time I spend on showings in half, I'm finding a lot more time to reach out to new leads and form genuine connections with prospectives which really pays off when it's time to sign a lease! 

Rental portfolios would be a quicker way in - as you could possibly buy numerous properties in one transaction.  

For the PM biz we use Veryfi and for my personal properties I use AMEX's Amex Business App which allows pic uploads and transaction tagging.

It lacks a reconciliation feature, so it's impossible to fix transaction import issues.

The first thing I would do is call your local code enforcement office/building department.

PM's know a hell of a lot more than transactional agents do in vast majority.

It's worth reaching out to Corporate Housing Groups (most HR Departments at large employers have this division as well as Relocation Companies that you can find via an internet search) to offer your property as a 30-day furnished rental.

It depends on the lender but at a min they must follow TX SML or lending laws in the state in order to compliantly lend in TX, on whether choose to apply this guideline to all types of occupancies or transaction types (non owner investment, second homes/primary residences, etc)80-85LTV on rental properties is only on the purchase for fannie/freddie loans but on rate term refinances its max 80% and cash out max 75% for 1 unit and up to 70% for 2-4 unit cash out conventional.On HELOC's and rentals are up to 70-75% depending on the HELOC investor or product.Its good to distinguish between what the lenders are willing to do and for which product and also these loan products must abide my state law as well as an additiona layer of "overlays," on top as well (whichever is worst / most conservative).