@Cliff ConnorRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

After learning about the 2 options, "quiet title" action or "title certification" through Tax Title Services, I realized there are ways to ensure clear title.

I have an option to rent to a close friend of mine but from a screening standpoint I don't know if his financials are there.

In Huntsville we're looking at SFR but currently exploring if MF in the other markets make the most sense.

Each type of loan has its own features, benefits, and eligibility requirements, so it's essential to carefully evaluate your financing needs and options before choosing the most suitable loan for your commercial real estate project.https://www.amerimort.com/

Go to the Etsy website and search for "property management spreadsheet" and you will find more options than you can shake a stick at.

If you cannot refinance it is unlikely you'll be granted the novation and it will take a lot longer to get an answer on that.The beneficiary of that assumption has to fully credit qualify so, while yes, I agree that might be an option, it's not a given.

Hi Tyquan, An FHA loan would be an option for the use of a primary residence purchase. 

Know how and who is going to manage, speak with local PM companies (if not self managed) do some due diligence on projections, nightly rates and optimally visit (if haven't already) the areas you're exploring investing in.

He said that will be about a $30K rehab.I am only considering this because the unit has been listed for about 20 days and so far 10 inquiries have not resulted in good options.