And keep in mind, each lender has their own maximum LTV and they can be different from one lender to another on the same property.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

What you've done in the past is no longer working, so what are you going to do differently going forward?

Is the service much different since Cozy merged with apartments.com?

The logic doesn’t hold up...Let’s compare this with another investor who took a different approach.Seven years ago, Investor X purchased a duplex in a stronger market for $300,000.

Taking the time to set up the right agreements and protections upfront can make all the difference in ensuring a successful and mutually beneficial partnership.

I know a few in different areas of the state.

Your realtor should be the first source of guidance.For anyone here to provide you some guidance, you have to be more specific on the ask.There are always many things to consider when planning for different strategies.

LOL   That is exactly what I would expect from the Detroit City Government.If you go there, they are likely going to say you first need a license from a different office on the other side of town and when you drive there, they will say you need an appointment with them, but they only have appointments the third Thursday of each month.  

It's interesting to hear the different opinions and outlooks and how they differ from one lender to another.