You can structure it as an LLC or joint venture, which offers clearer tax and liability benefits.Your son doesn’t need to be on the loan or title if he's a silent partner, and you can manage the mortgage, credit, and insurance.

You can contribute by finding deals or managing properties in exchange for a share of the profits.Lease Options: Control properties without owning them by renting with an option to buy, and potentially sublease for profit.Owner Financing: Buy properties directly from sellers willing to finance, bypassing traditional lenders and often requiring less upfront money.REIGs: Join real estate investment groups to pool funds with others for property investments.For a more hands-off approach, investing in turnkey properties in growing markets with minimal upfront investment would be ideal (like in the Southeast and Midwest of the country).

Plus managing tenants is a bit more time consuming with this model. 

Learn local landlord-tenant laws, FHA and VA loans, and property management software to streamline rent collection and maintenance.

As a property manager, I also require landlords place me on their policy as "additional insured" and it extends some protections over to me.

My basic underwriting making some standard assumptions on HOA expenses, 20% down, 7% interest rate, 30 year mortgage, utilities, supplies, and maintenance costs shows a loss of about $22k per year if you are self managing.

When evaluating a property management company, it's important to look beyond just the management fee and consider the full scope of services and costs involved.For example, at our company, we charge a 10% monthly management fee, a $250 lease renewal fee (unless it’s a takeover tenant, which requires additional effort to establish a strong relationship - because usually people are changing pm companies for a reason), and the first month’s rent as a leasing fee.

It’s definitely worth exploring if you’re looking for a robust management tool.

I definitely wouldn’t mind the help with my rehabs and getting started with property management.

I downloaded the forms packet from the management section of bigger pockets and didn't see a template for an eviction notice.