I self manage 6 of the 8 doors.

Good luck with your flipping projects! 

I would love to stay here with either a lease-to-own-option, or, to get a big cut off of my rent as a property manager for the building, since I am a licensed real estate agent. 

What is the best way to approach this, build to rent communities or buy a property and rent out with property management.

Hey Brad,One of the ways I've done it in the past is to go to the MLS, find recently sold flips and reach out to the agents/LLC's to see if they're actively looking for more projects.

@Anastasia MonroTo achieve financial independence in real estate, focus on boosting savings, improving credit, getting pre-approved for a mortgage, searching for properties with high rental demand, researching local laws and regulations, building a team, staying educated, preparing for property maintenance and management, and being patient and persistent.

Our pain point used to be how to manage each aspect of STR. 

It helps determine if the project will meet the desired profit margins.CoC (Cash on Cash Return): I find this particularly important for fix-and-flip projects, as it measures the actual cash return on the cash you’ve invested, giving a clear picture of short-term profitability.Cap Rate (Capitalization Rate): While more commonly used for rental properties, it’s useful in understanding the potential income from a property relative to its price.IRR (Internal Rate of Return): This is a great metric for longer-term projects or those with varying cash flows, as it takes into account the time value of money.Some investors might overlook metrics like AAR (Average Annual Return) or EM (Equity Multiple) if they’re not as relevant to their specific strategy.

Furthermore, maintaining rigorous property management practices, keeping thorough records, and implementing robust tenant screening procedures can also mitigate risks.

The properties are not available to see prior to the auction,  how are you determine that is manageable?