Let me know your thoughts, and if anyone wants to engage and do this. 

I personally focus on DSCR investment loans and creative investment financing strategies, so I am happy to connect with you and talk about a game plan.

I would get back to local real estate investor meetups so you can connect with locals to the area and kind of get back in the game slowly that way.

I'm presently a facilities engineer by trade, who does some construction and maintenance for landlords on the side, hoping to get back into the private real estate game.

These will be LTRs and I will most definitely be playing the long game with these.In addition, as rates go down in the future (hopefully) I plan to refinance as most of us do.

Keeping everyone aligned—lenders, inspectors, attorneys—prevents bottlenecks that could derail the timeline.Lastly, tackling big tasks early (like ordering inspections or raising equity) is a game-changer.

The collateral is so so and some have preferences such as certain asset classes they will invest in, but generally speaking, you can obtain an equity deal with very little skin in the game. 

Larger owners tend to analyze market rents monthly or even weekly and manage rents (or incentives) the best way they can.As long as the owner is engaged, the chance of adjusting rents is higher.

Networking is another powerful tool—engage with local real estate groups and seek mentorship to accelerate your learning and build connections that will support your growth.

The rental game is funny in that you want to responsible enough to always make rent, but not successful enough to easily afford buying a house.