You’ll also want to know how they handle rent collection and late payments and if they can provide references from other investors they work with.A good investor-friendly agent should have a strong network of professionals like contractors, inspectors, and lenders to help with your investments.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I’m glad to be here and have many different professionals like you all reach out and help new beginners like myself!   

Richmond is a growing market with strong tenant demand from young professionals, families, and college students, depending on the neighborhood.

Readers should seek professional advice.

You can use some of that Salsa dancing and spanish to help you get more info from locals and professionals lol :)

Readers should seek professional advice.

I would consider staying with your parents and investing in another market that stretches your dollar and covers the cost of a professional property manager.

So developers are building multifamily on these parking areas.Since these areas aren't located on top of residential areas, the zoning approval process has a lot less friction and resistance from NIMBYs.Here's an example in Rochester where an old Sears was turned into apartments for seniors.https://www.passero.com/projects/skyview-park-senior-housing...For multifamily developers, this could be an opportunity for building and partner with the mall owners.

Many are focusing on placing long-term residents in properties to pay down the mortgage while leveraging a professional team for hands-free management.