I know there would be many other factors on how to manage the money here.It's a difficult time, just trying to formulate a plan. 

Hi @Francesca Zanzucchi, we use Buildium in our property management company but they do have a minimum monthly fee so depending on the number of properties, it may or may not make sense.  

If you are using an accounting software, it is impossible for the assets to not agree with the equity / liabilities.Did you factor in everything from the closing statement(such as pro-rated rent, closing costs, lender fees, etc)Did you use a PM company, if you did, did you factor in incorporating the PM Statements.Again, if you are using an accounting software, and factoring in all the transactions from your bank account / credit card, it should not be off.

This type of financing will typically look very different and more like a traditional commercial real estate loan.That means a DSCR calculated based on a full NOI and expense load (so inclusive of vacancy loss estimates, credit loss estimates, repairs and maintenance, utilities, management fees and more – in addition to the property taxes and insurance expense that are the only expenses factored in on traditional residential style DSCR loan financing).Additionally, the DSCR minimums are generally going to be higher (typically up to 1.25x), the loan to value ratios lower (higher down payments) and underwrite more sophisticated (which makes sense considering the size and scope of the property).Many multifamily investors for properties of this size (such as more than 11 units) can syndicate capital and have more sophisticated financial and entity structures – its definitely a different world once you get up here in unit count.In Conclusion – when you are looking to invest in multifamily real estate and finance your investment – make sure you have the unit count in mind before you start shopping – the unit range can have a huge effect on your options.

You will likely still owe their fee for the amount of work they've already done if you choose this year however.

If a property is making no cash-flow, when depreciation is factored in it is a paper loss on your taxes.

Review the seller’s maintenance records to identify any existing issues or potential problems.Do your financial analysis to factor in the current rent, estimated vacancy rate, maintenance costs, property taxes, and insurance to determine the property's projected cash flow.

I have no interest in partnering, but if you have it under contract, I'd take a look at it to buy and throw you an assignment fee, though.

Each of them sought the property for their primary purpose of worship/office/etc, and then sought out additional uses as well - nursery school, food bank, place of worship for a Jewish congregation (Saturday versus Sunday), auxiliary space for the local library that needed additional educational space, counseling, etc.There is merit to your concept, but many factors come into consideration:  zoning, parking, how easy it is to "convert" space, etc. 

Less to manage as most times you won't be billing back the utility bill as normal usage is factored into the bill BUT the tenant is accountable for excess usage protecting you from abuse of the utilities.