Not only are individuals having issues, but larger property management firms are struggling with the labor shortage as well.

I've seen this scenario play out where the architectural plans and filing/permitting was including within the Contractor's cost (and not a Design-Build firm) and you'll always have a go-between and will never have access to the "architect".

@Laura VelliReach out to Casey Egger at Avant Law firm.

After buying a few 2-4 units myself in two different markets (both remote) I would recommend giving my system a shot:1) Ask around on BP/search topics for great property management firms in Indianapolis.

@Elaine C.I used to have a brokerage firm.

In fact, the CEO of the lending firm responded with the following:"He will be getting a conventional mortgage(s) for the new properties.

I used to buy turnkey rentals and when the PM and provider was the same firm it seemed like the PM was always trying to cover stuff up.let me know if I can help with anything!

Are you firm on Pawtucket?

Depending on the scale you are looking at I tend to discourage the larger firms as they will eat up most of your profits. 

In my local market, I've seen movement of people from the suburbs back into the city as well.Keep in mind some of that "stupid money" is from institutional investors and private equity firms with full time acquisition analysts and market experts (not newbies like here on BP).