If The Feds manage to avoid a recession, mortgage rates may not see much of a drop.

(There are other ways to obtain/develop that evidence - such as using certified mail or my “practical advice” below.)In your case, because your friend found the letter inside the mailbox of the last known address, you now have specific evidence of having mailed the letter “…by first class mail, to the tenant's last known place of residence” - “Unless other arrangements (had been) made in writing by the tenant…”Again, in my (non-lawyer) opinion, you’ve complied with the letter of the law as to your concern - “Unless other arrangements (had been) made in writing by the tenant…”[Practical advice: Where I self-manage, in my “Notices” section of the lease, besides my physical address, phone numbers, etc for notices to me, I provide two email addresses for myself, and state in that part that email is my preferred method of communication.

is this there first deal, how many other properties like this have they managed? 

However, the Houston Housing Authority recently lowered the payment standard significantly, by over $1,000 per month, which has made this strategy less viable.Now, I'm considering mid-term rentals (MTR) for better cash flow and less management compared to short-term rentals (STR).

yeah some types of businesses like title companies, and property managers almost always have bad reviews.

Also, I have my general contractors license and make my living as a commercial senior construction project manager remodeling multi-family buildings and hotels nationally. 

Hi Diego, I'd be happy to help you get the right financing for your projects.

The most common pathway from where you're currently at with your property is a cashout refi to stabilize it and to pull out your capital for the next project.

LLC Setup and Financing: How do I go about securing financing for a BRRRR project with a new LLC that has no credit history?

Owner pays, just add it to the rent along with projected taxes and maintenance