I am trying to buy first property to house hack, live in for 1 year, and buy another.

The AppFolio integration works great, but everything else is hit or miss, which is incredibly stressful when you’re trying to stay on top of your property finances.I’m curious if anyone else has experienced similar sync problems or if there are any recommendations for alternative platforms that might work better.

They typically apply to 1-2-4 unit properties and need at least one year of occupancy.

After properties sold.

Occasionally I see rural properties I think would work well. 

The property manager has a legal responsibility to protect your interests.

I moved into the property while getting it prepared for the next season so I could quailify for better loan options.

You also have PM, repairs, vacancy, and capex on rental property.

This either provides opportunities to invest in more real estate, rehab a property(s) or for personal use.You can also sell low performers to do the same.

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