Also, if you haven't lived there but are a co-owner, you or your friend may not be able to avoid capital gains tax.

However, I'm in the middle of a cash-out refinance of an investment property I already own.

This is what happens when owners go with the cheapest PMC services they find, yet have no clue how the services actually work.- The new PMC you want to hire will have to increase your Placement Fee, so they can offer a commission to an agent that brings then a tenant.

Their projected numbers were wildly inaccurate, particularly regarding property taxes.

Real estate loans to owner occupied properties where the business of the owner is closed down - or SHOULD be, and the owner needs some time to sell the property.  

Hi, just wanted to introduce myself. I currently live in Butte, Mt but plan on moving to Phoenix, Az for 6 months out of the year. Just would like to start building relationships with people In the Phoenix area as well. 

-Have you thought about potentially buying a house-hack property?

@Allan Guerra, at least in Ohio, you cannot receive a commission based on the purchase price of a property without being a licensed real estate agent.  

@Chris CoreCan’t find a rental property to cashflow?

@Tom GrieshammerThe best bang for your buck would be buying an existing duplex with an owner-occupant loan and putting down 3.5-5% and live in one unit.