Hi Adam,If you hold a license and have been through the purchase process before with other agents, I personally would be open to doing it myself (I am also an agent and have done this very thing).

When people refer to the Federal Reserve “setting rates,” they mean the effective federal funds rate or the rate at which banks charge other institutions on an overnight basis.

We have our own personal home, but are interested in the idea of having some rental properties to generate additional income and build wealth. 

My main concern, being my first rent increase, is the attitude/personality needed for such a task.

The common area language should dictate that personal items are not stored in common areas, it may also address maintenance of those areas, but you will need to amend it to address outdoor furniture and grills. 

I'd refer them to @Joe Villeneuve. 

I have been referred to another firm previously that charges around $1200, although they have a backlog of over 4 months.Thank you again for your information!

I paid 600K (appraised at 700K) for this place and only brought 8k to closing with me personally since I also got a commission.

Currently, I am using my personal checking account to collect rentals.

Our focus is partnering with investors, and that's what we're personally doing in Waco.