You will want to have properties under contract before bringing a contractor out to walk the place with you.If I were in your shoes I'd have a 30 minute call/zoom/coffee with a couple of local GC's now and come prepared to explain to them exactly what you are looking to do.For example when I first got started I was targeting single level, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,800 square foot homes, with 2 car garages, that were sitting on 7,500 square foot lots, and that were built of block in the 1950s/1960s.

Your examples of tenant evictions, contractor management, and neighbor complaints truly illustrate the hands-on nature of this business.I'm particularly interested in your experience and was wondering if you might be willing to share a specific instance where you faced a particularly significant, "make-or-break" challenge in your real estate journey.

I do manage some properties near ACU & HSU and I would highly recommend that area. 

Have you considered investing in any other markets and how you plan to manage the property? 

Option 1: Lower Down, Higher Rate (10-15 Year Term)For the Seller: Steady cash flow, better return than banks/CDs, avoids capital gains hit all at once.For You (Buyer): Lower upfront cash, keeps more liquidity for operations, long-term financing stability.Offer Price: $2.2M (Full Asking Price)Down Payment: $220,000 (10%)Loan Amount: $1,980,000Interest Rate: 8% FixedAmortization: 25 YearsTerm: 10-15 Years (Negotiable)Monthly Payment: ~$14,846 (P&I on 25-year am.)Why It Works for the Seller:They get a consistent $14,846/month income instead of a lump sum that could trigger taxes.8% return is way better than typical bank investments.Avoids broker fees (~$100K savings).No property management headaches—just collects checks.

Managing a rental (even if it cash flows) comes with responsibilities, and it might not be worth it for $300 a month.

At this time I manage and renovate majority of all my units to keep cost low but most likely not the best use of my time although I'm skilled at it.

@Levi Perl Since your single-member LLC (SMLLC) is a disregarded entity, all rental income or losses are reported directly on your personal tax return rather than at the LLC level.

The Tenant Class greatly impacts rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.Both Property Classand Tenant Class affect what type of contractors, handymen and property management companies will work on a property.If you buy & renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what Tenant Class will rent it?

→ A property manager could do that.📌 Maintenance Issues?