I know it seems like a tough task, but can you spend a few more months or a year while you continue to learn to really tighten the budget or find ways to earn a little extra to start from a stronger position?

I work with a lot of other real estate related businesses and closing teams that refer business to us. 

If you choose to purchase from a turnkey provider or build your own team, don't be swayed into cheaper areas.  

Jon Wolfe, the founder, is a friend of mine so let me put you in touch with him and his tech team will help you get it sorted out.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

Some of Invelo's features include:- List Builder- CRM with different databases for prospects, leads, and deals- Advanced marketing with direct mail, ringless voicemail, email and custom sequences- The most advanced skip tracing- REI video training series + expert-led masterclasses- Facebook communityand so much moreAs the founder of Invelo, my team and I are here to answer any questions about the platform.

Because it's my money, I care more (I get 92% of the revenue, PM only 8%, and PM team member near 0%), I only had my units to manage (PM team member has other owners and units), and, with humility, I am smarter and harder working than the team members assigned to my portfolio (3rd party PM has to hire at a level that makes the business model financially work for them). 

I'm not sure why not - one of the great parts about real estate investing is that you can build a team around you for aspects you aren't as strong at or simply want to delegate to someone/expert and do the others yourself - look up "Core 4" for example - where you can have an agent, lender, manager, contractor all at once for your investments and can theoretically just let them do all the interactive work

These areas have good rental demand and opportunities to add value through light renovations.Build Your Team: Work with a realtor familiar with investment properties (like me!)

That said, this might not work for everyone, so a fix-and-flip loan can be a great alternative.My team and I work with investors nationwide who face these same decisions.